03 Jan 2003

Ajax's Greek striker, Nikos Machlas, has revealed on the Amsterdammers' website that he will be looking for a new club during the January transfer window period.  Before arriving at the ArenA, Machlas made furor as Vitesse's super-goal getter where he was awarded the coveted 'Golden Ball' award as Europe's top scorer during 1998/1999 when he scored an amazing 34 goals in 32 matches. Since the arrival of Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Egyptian star goal-getter 'Mido", Machlas has been unable to secure a first team place with the Amsterdammers.  Although unhappy with the present situation Machlas stated that he was not prepared to move to any old team. "I intend to go and look for a new club, but it has to be a good team. I won't go and play for just anybody and if I stay with Ajax, I really hope to play more often," he added on the club's website.