With the summer transfer window now closed, Ajax has entered relatively calmer waters. The focus can once again be directed entirely towards football. Of all those at Ajax, the spotlight in the period leading up to the close of the window was primarily on technical director Jordi Cruijff. Ajax’s sporting director was certainly not idle. He looks back positively on the past busy weeks and months.
Ajax Women have been eliminated in the play-offs for a place in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage. Real Madrid proved too strong over the two legs. Anouk Bruil's side will now continue their European campaign in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa Cup.
Ajax and Amourricho van Axel Dongen have reached an agreement to terminate the forward's contract by mutual consent. His deal with Ajax was originally due to run until June 30, 2027.
Ajax has signed Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland AFC. The 24-year-old winger arrives in Amsterdam with immediate effect and will spend the remainder of the season on loan from the English club. The agreement includes an option to buy for Ajax.
Simon Adingra will be a new face on the wing in Amsterdam this season. The attacker joins Ajax on loan from Sunderland and has already spoken to several former players about his move to the club. "I hope I can do just as well here as Mohammed Kudus."
Simon Adingra will spend this season on loan in the famous red-and-white colours of Ajax. Ajax supporters were first introduced to the winger in 2023 when he faced the club with Brighton & Hove Albion. But who is this Ivorian dribbler, who scored on his debut for three different clubs and set up Sébastien Haller’s match-winning goal in the Africa Cup of Nations final?
Ajax has reached an agreement with RCD Espanyol and Leo Salazar regarding the loan signing of the 19-year-old forward. Salazar joins Ajax with immediate effect and will spend the remainder of the season on loan in Amsterdam. The agreement includes an option to buy for Ajax. The winger will join the Jong Ajax squad with immediate effect.
Ajax has reached an agreement with Thilo Kehrer and AS Monaco regarding the loan signing of the 29-year-old player. The defender joins Ajax with immediate effect and will spend the remainder of the season on loan from the club from the Principality.
With the arrival of Thilo Kehrer, Ajax have strengthened their defensive ranks. The 28-cap Germany international joins on a season-long loan from AS Monaco, becoming the third German player to move to Amsterdam this summer. But how has the UEFA Champions League finalist's career unfolded so far?
Thilo Kehrer will spend this season on loan in Amsterdam. The defender is delighted that the move has been completed, explains the art of defending and is eager to get started. "Playing against Ajax and experiencing the atmosphere in the stadium confirmed the impression I had of Ajax then and still have today."
Ajax and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Gerónimo Spina. The 21-year-old defender has signed a contract in Amsterdam that runs until June 30, 2028. The agreement includes an option for an additional season. Spina will join the Jong Ajax squad with immediate effect.
The VriendenLoterij Eredivisie celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. It is the competition in which Ajax have written history and celebrated countless successes. It has been the stage on which generations of talented players have flourished. The VriendenLoterij Eredivisie has not only shaped Ajax as a club, but has also helped develop some of the world’s greatest footballing talents.