Sunday 29 July 2007 15:31, UK
Veteran Spanish striker Ismael Urzaiz has signed a one-year contract with Ajax.
Veteran Spanish striker Ismael Urzaiz has signed a one-year contract with Ajax.Urzaiz ended his lengthy association with Athletic Bilbao at the end of last season and had been keen to move to England.
But the 35-year-old admits the chance to play UEFA Champions League football with Ajax was too good to refuse.
"For me it is very attractive because I will play in the Champions League again," Urzaiz told the Spanish media.
"After leaving Athletic, my dream was the Premier League, but the offers were not interesting.
"I have spoken with the coach (Henk) Ten Cate and he has convinced me to accept this adventure.
"I am very impressed with the project and it was nearly impossible to reject this chance."
Ajax coach Ten Cate could make it a double swoop after confirming his interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Xabi Prieto.
Ten Cate told Highglow.nl: "He is a good player, a very good player.
"It's about how much that boy wants to come and Ajax reach an agreement with his club.
"He's a good player, you don't have to have doubts about that. He is a technically skilled player for who people come to the stadium to see."
