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Swansea City FC transfer news: Dutch starlet Kees de Boer joins Premier League club from Ajax

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Swansea have confirmed the signing of Dutch wonderkid Kees de Boer.

The 17-year-old is highly rated after six years in the Ajax academy and has now made the move to south Wales.

The defensive midfielder will join up with Swansea's Under-18 side after penning a three-year deal.

He told the club's official website: "I am excited to be here, I am looking forward to pre-season and getting my first minutes on the pitch.

"I had the chance to speak with former Ajax player Mike van der Hoorn and Kenji Gorre a few months back before joining.