Osasuna have turned down an offer from Ajax for centre-back Enzo Boyomo. The club's sporting director, Braulio Vázquez but the intention is for the player to remain in Pamplona.
Vázquez not only discussed Ajax's interest but revealed another club has also tabled an offer for the Cameroonian. "Enzo represents an important value," the director stated in a press conference. With the transfer window about to close, the club's stance is firm. "With only thirty hours left until the market closes, we would not consider the offer, even if it were substantial," he declared.
What is Boyomo's contract situation?
Enzo Boyomo is under contract with Osasuna until June 2028. The 24-year-old defender joined the club in the 2023-24 season and has a release clause set at 25 million euros. However, Vázquez stressed the decision isn't purely financial. "Aside from the economic aspect, we believe we need to see the best Enzo again. That's why clubs like Ajax want him," he explained.
Boyomo has not played a single minute in the first two matchdays of LaLiga this season, remaining on the bench in both games. His physical profile and potential remain highly valued within the club. Osasuna's squad for the current campaign, which you can view on our squad page, features other options at centre-back, such as David García and Unai García.
What does this decision mean for the transfer market?
Osasuna's refusal to sell Boyomo reflects a clear strategy heading into the final stages of the market. Vázquez expressed his dissatisfaction with the current calendar. "I'm preaching in the desert, but the market still being open while the third matchday is being played... Someone explain it to me," he said. The Navarrese club prefers the stability of its squad to a last-minute cash injection that would force it to find a replacement with little time.
This stance aligns with a summer where Osasuna has been quite conservative in its movements. The team, currently 12th in the LaLiga standings, has focused its efforts on retaining its key pieces. The most notable signing so far has been midfielder José Manuel Arnáiz, who arrived on a free after leaving Levante.
What is Osasuna's next fixture?
With the squad practically set, the focus returns to the pitch. Osasuna face Real Betis this Sunday, September 6th, at El Sadar, corresponding to the third matchday of LaLiga. It's an important match to earn the first points of the season at home. All the match details and the full schedule are available in our fixtures section.
Enzo Boyomo, wearing the number 5 shirt, will await his opportunity from the bench. His retention represents a vote of confidence from the club, which is betting on his medium-term development within the red project.
