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Yahoo
3 days ago
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LaLiga winger joins Ajax on five-year deal
Ajax have completed the signing of Spain Under-21 star Raul Moro. The 22-year-old winger starred for Real Valladolid last term despite their relegation to Segunda Division. Moro netted four goals and five assists in 33 LaLiga appearances and now joins the Amsterdam giants on a five-year deal. "It's no secret that we've been fond of this player for quite some time and have been in contact with him for a while. That's why we're very pleased to have been able to officially welcome Raúl to Amsterdam," said Ajax director Alex Kroes. "Despite strong interest from other clubs, he believes in the sporting vision we've laid out. He's quick, technically skilled, capable of playing on both flanks, and able to beat his opponent both on the inside and the outside. I'm convinced he's going to bring us a lot of joy." Moro will wear the number seven jersey at the Amsterdam Arena. 📸 Denis Doyle - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Ajax loan Van Axel Dongen to SC Heerenveen
As Voetbal International previously reported, Ajax's Amourricho van Axel Dongen will play for SC Heerenveen next season. Ajax are letting the 20-year-old winger leave on loan. This is a loan deal without an option to buy, meaning he will return to Amsterdam next summer. Advertisement Heerenveen had been on Van Axel Dongen's trail for some time. He had several conversations with manager Robin Veldman, who previously worked with him during his time as a youth coach at Ajax. Veldman hopes to get Van Axel Dongen, whose contract with Ajax runs until the summer of 2027, back on track in Friesland after injuries have previously blighted his progress. 'Loaning Amourricho to SC Heerenveen is a good deal for all parties,' said technical director Alex Kroes on the club website on Tuesday evening. 'The most important thing is that Amourricho will get playing time at the highest level. This arrangement is a great opportunity and will help him take the next step in his development.' Heerenveen's technical manager Johan Hansma said of the move, 'With Amourricho, we add speed, creativity, and depth to our squad. He's a two-footed winger who can play on either flank. We know he hasn't played much due to injuries. Together with the coaching staff, we'll do everything we can to get him back to match fitness.' GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
France 24
10-07-2025
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- France 24
England star Henderson leaves Dutch giants Ajax
The 35-year-old joined Amsterdam-based Ajax in a blaze of glory in January 2024, only six months after his move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia sparked controversy over gay rights. An outspoken advocate for the gay community, his transfer to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq had prompted accusations he was putting money above principles. But he quickly put that controversy behind him, as Ajax appointed him club captain and he made 57 appearances in the shirt made famous by the likes of Johan Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp. With Henderson as the driving force, Ajax bounced back from one of their worst-ever seasons to challenge for the Eredivisie title last year. However, they contrived to throw away the opportunity to be crowned Dutch champions, giving up a nine-point lead with only five matches to play -- handing the title to bitter rivals PSV Eindhoven. Ajax Technical Director Alex Kroes described Henderson as "a true captain for us, both on and off the pitch." "Through his mentality and leadership qualities, he made a significant contribution to our qualification for the UEFA Champions League," said Kroes. Henderson's form for Ajax earned him a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel's first England squad in March and he voiced his thanks for the opportunities in Amsterdam. "To play for this club was an honour in itself. To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so," he said in a statement. He said he would not be making further comments, given the "tragic events of last week, and the devastating loss of my former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva."
Yahoo
30-06-2025
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Notification pops up: European club releases SEVEN players... via WhatsApp
Notification pops up: European club releases SEVEN players... via WhatsApp Ajax has released SEVEN players. So far so good, normal in football. But... The club notified the players via Whatsapp. The players were enjoying their holidays... until the notification popped up. The Ajax EXODUS included Chuba Akpom, Carlos Forbs, Borna Sosa, Kristian Hlynsson, Rasmussen, Jay Gorter, and Branco Boomen. In the message, director Alex Kroes also stated that the players would no longer have access to the club's parking and facilities. Advertisement The Ajax exodus occurred due to technical choice and a financial issue. The information was released by the portal De Telegraaf. In 2024/25, Ajax finished the Eredivisie in second place, ONE POINT behind the champion PSV. As a result, the club secured a spot in the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Alex Bierens de Haan - 2025 Getty Images
BBC News
19-05-2025
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Farioli leaves Ajax after title miss agony
Head coach Francesco Farioli has left Ajax in the wake of an end-of-season collapse that cost them the Eredivisie were top of the Dutch top flight with a nine-point lead with seven games to go but on Sunday ended up finishing a point behind champions PSV Farioli, 36, leaves after one season, having joined the club on a three-year contract last summer."The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and timeframes about the way we should work and operate to achieve those goals," he said."Given these differences in the principles and foundations of the project, I feel deep in my heart that this is the best moment to part ways."Ajax technical director Alex Kroes said, despite missing out on the title, the club had achieved its aim of qualifying for the Champions League under Farioli and found his departure "incredibly disappointing". "Francesco also played a key role in enhancing the high-performance culture at Ajax, for which we are extremely grateful," said Kroes."This summer was already set to be a challenging transfer window, and it has now become even more so. It is up to us to ensure that a strong new coaching team is in place when pre-season preparations begin on 26 June."
