Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Jeffrey de Lange has expressed interest in returning to his boyhood club Ajax, as he seeks regular first-team football this summer.
The 28-year-old Dutchman spoke to ESPN on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, about his desire for more playing time at this stage of his career.
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De Lange is under contract with Marseille until mid-2027 but faces stiff competition from fellow former Ajax goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli.
He revealed that Ajax has previously inquired about his availability on multiple occasions.
"It remains Marseille. You don't just throw that away.
On the other hand, I am at an age where I really want to play.
I also feel better than ever, so then you want to seize every opportunity to go and play," De Lange said, as quoted by Ajax Showtime.
Reflecting on a potential return to Amsterdam, where he spent his youth career, the former Go Ahead Eagles keeper indicated openness to various opportunities.
"That would be very beautiful. I don't really have a preference," he stated.
Despite his eagerness to play, De Lange noted that staying in France remains a viable option.
"I just want to go and play and play at a beautiful club. Not at all costs, because I still think Marseille is a fantastic club.
Something is going to happen there this summer anyway, so it is certainly still an option to stay there," he said.
De Lange endured a tumultuous season with the French side, which included a strict week-long team stay at the training complex during periods of unrest.
