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Nicolas Tagliafico 'is to sign a new Ajax deal next week... but will be free to join a new club next summer' as the Chelsea and Manchester City target commits his future to the Dutch giants for the rest of the season

Nicolas Tagliafico has handed Ajax a welcome boost after agreeing in principle a new contract with the club.

The Argentine defender is wanted by both Chelsea and Manchester City, but will sign a new deal with the Dutch champions and stay until at least the end of the season.

As reported by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Tagliafico's agent Ricardo Schlieper has confirmed the club reached an agreement with the player on Thursday afternoon.

Nicolas Tagliafico (right) agreed on Thursday to sign a new contract with Ajax next week
However Tagliafico (left), who has been capped 27 times by Argentina, can leave next summer

Tagliafico's previous contract ran out in mid-2022, whereas the fresh one will expire in summer 2023.