Chelsea wing-back Juan Familia-Castillo admits he wants to sign permanently with Ajax.
The Dutch youngster is on-loan with Ajax this season, with his deal also having the option to buy. Familia-Castillo only signed a new agreement with Chelsea last summer, extending his contract by three years.
But despite seeing so many of his former academy teammates now getting their chance under manager Frank Lampard at Chelsea, Familia-Castillo says he's now happy where he is in Amsterdam.
"Ajax has signed me with an option to buy. If I do well, I hope that I get bought and that I get more minutes in the Eredivisie," said Familia-Castillo to Voetbal International via Voetbalzone.
The youngster is currently playing for Jong Ajax, but is pushing for a place in coach Erik ten Hag's first team.
Familia-Castillo also revealed he had the chance to join Juventus this summer. It would have meant the chance to play for former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri, who is now in charge at Juve.
Familia-Castillo admits the Juve option was his first choice, but terms couldn't be settled.
He added: “Things have happened so I finally chose Chelsea. Chelsea is a big club, so I'm happy with my choice anyway.
“If I can be loaned out to Ajax, that is absolutely beautiful. I would actually go to Juventus, that was the number one. This was canceled due to certain reasons and transfers. Now it's up to me to continue."
- updated October 14
