The stats behind Steur's rise at Ajax
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Expected Newcastle arrival Sean Steur only signed a new contract with Ajax last summer, but the deal expires in 2028.
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The Dutch club are therefore in a delicate position, because the academy graduate's value is likely to drop when he enters the final year of his contract next summer.
The 18-year-old academy graduate made his first-team debut in December, but quickly established himself as a regular, starting in the De Klassieker win over Feyenoord a couple of weeks later.
He also started and scored in the 1-1 away draw at Feyenoord in March.
According to Opta, of those midfielders who started the season aged 18 or younger in the Eredivisie, Steur ranked first for chances created (15), total carries (231) and duel success (56.8%).
He was second for passes (623), passing accuracy (89.7%), tackles (20), possession won (49) and duels won (46).