Bergwijn, who was born in Amsterdam, has signed a five-year contract to return to the Dutch side having previously played for their academy before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2011.

“He is a player with many qualities,” Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder said.

“He has enormous drive and is also very goal-oriented. Of course, I am happy that we were able to sign him, he adds new quality to our team.”

Bergwijn joined Spurs from PSV in 2020 but failed to nail down a spot in the starting line-up last season, playing the full 90 minutes on just two occasions in the league.

He made more than 80 appearances for the London club in all competitions during his 2.5-year stint in England, scoring eight goals.

The 24-year-old, who has made 22 appearances for Holland, was part of three Eredivisie title-winning squads at PSV.

Ajax won their third consecutive Eredivisie title last season and reached the round of 16 of the Champions League.