Five players who have played for both Chelsea and Ajax

Winger Bertrand Traore represented both Chelsea and Ajax Luis struggled to make an impact at both Ajax and Chelsea
Winger Bertrand Traore represented both Chelsea and Ajax Luis struggled to make an impact at both Ajax and Chelsea

#4 Bertrand Traore


Traore in action for Ajax
Traore in action for Ajax

Chelsea (2014-2017)

Ajax (2016-2017) (loan)

On 31 October 2013, Bertrand Traoré officially signed a four-and-half-year contract with Chelsea.He signed a contract for Chelsea's senior team in December 2013, and completed the transfer in the January transfer window.

After getting his work permit in 2015, Traore got the number 14 jersey at Chelsea, previously worn by Andre Schurrle. Traore made his Chelsea debut in a 4-0 victory over Maccabi Tel-Aviv. He made 10 senior appearances for the Blues, scoring 2 goals.

In 2016, Traore signed a new three-year deal with Chelsea and went out on loan to Ajax. He was a key part of Ajax's successful Europa run which ended with a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United in the finals. Primarily a left-winger, Traore scored 4 goals for Ajax in the 2016-2017 Europa Campaign. Ending his loan spell at Ajax, he moved to French club Lyon in 2017.

#3 Mario Melchiot

Melchiot was a very capable right back
Melchiot was a very capable right back

Ajax (1996-1999)

Chelsea (1999-2004)


Mario Melchiot started his career at the Ajax Youth Academy and played for the first team in the 1996-1997 season. He played a key part in Ajax's famous Champions League run in 1996-1997 season. He went on to make 75 appearances for Ajax and scored one senior goal too. Primarily a right-back, Melchiot had the ability to play anywhere across the back line. His versatile nature as a defender made him even more wanted by the European giants.

In 1999, Mario moved to Chelsea from Ajax but failed to make it to the senior team due to injuries. In 2000, he finally made his first team debut in 1-1 draw vs Midlesborough. Melchiot went on to make more than 130 appearances for Chelsea and proved to be one of the most solid defenders of his era. Gradually, age caught up with Mario and he started to decline as a defender. The Dutch defender moved to Birmingham City in 2004 on a three-year contract.

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