New Ajax boss, Maurice Steijn revealed he told Calvin Bassey to quit the club this summer, if he wants to continue playing.

Bassey joined from Rangers for £16m last summer, following the exit of Lisandro Martinez, however his performance all season for the former Champions was heavily criticized.

The Nigerian arrived Ajax as the most expensive defender in the club’s history.

Fulham have now reportedly found an agreement with Ajax, and the 24 year-old is set to leave for the Premier League.

The deal to sign defender Calvin Bassey is said to be in the region of £21m, plus add ons and bonuses.

Speaking on Bassey’s potential departure from Ajax, Steijn told Dutch daily, Telegraaf that, “I told Calvin Bassey it would be better to leave Ajax.

“Also because of the money. When he leaves — we can strengthen the squad properly. I have told him this honestly.”​

The versatile defender has four years left on his current contract, and made 39 appearances, scoring one goal and providing five assists last season.