Angers secure free‑agent Branco van den Boomen on three‑year deal

Midfielder Branco van den Boomen has terminated his contract with Ajax and is set to join Angers SCO on a three‑year deal that runs until 2029. Van den Boomen had been tied to Ajax until 2027. According to Mohamed Toubache‑Ter, he terminated the contract to become a free agent. The information was reported by Léo Aschi.

He is expected to sign a three‑year contract with Angers SCO, lasting until 2029. The deal follows a loan spell at the French club last winter.

Van den Boomen previously played for Toulouse FC, recording 23 goals and 45 assists in 121 matches. His performance in Ligue highlighted his creative midfield abilities.

He left France in the summer of 2023 to rejoin Ajax in the Netherlands. Persistent injuries limited his playing time and prevented him from becoming an undisputed first‑team regular at Ajax, where he had risen through the youth ranks.

At Angers, he started 14 of the 15 matches he featured in during the 2025‑26 season. He contributed one assist under manager Alexandre Dujeux, regaining regular minutes.

Angers gain a midfielder with Ligue experience and recent match fitness to bolster their squad. Van den Boomen secures a stable three‑year platform to revive his career after a turbulent spell at Ajax.