Ghana international, Sammy Osei Kuffour has signed a six-month contract, including an option for two more years, with Ajax Amsterdam.

The Dutch club on Monday confirmed the deal with the Ghana defender.

Ajax moved for Kuffour as a replacement for Jaap Stam, who retired suddenly in October.

Kuffour, 31, was allowed a free transfer the Eredivisie club, who are second in the table, with a wealth of experience – including 175 Bundesliga appearances in eleven seasons with FC Bayern München.

He switched to Roma for the 2005/06 campaign but made just 21 Serie A outings, spending last term on loan at AS Livorno Calcio. Since being recalled by Roma last summer he has failed to play a game.