Curaçao is completely captivated by the FIFA World Cup and buzzing with excitement. Over the past two months, the unique Future Goals programme, a joint initiative by Ajax, Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation, has continued to gain momentum across the island.
Four Ajax players are preparing for their second FIFA World Cup, which officially gets underway on Thursday, June 11. Wout Weghorst, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Josip Šutalo were all part of the tournament in Qatar in 2022 and now hope to make their mark once again on football’s biggest international stage. The quartet look ahead to the competition and shares their ambitions.
Regina van Eijk is leaving Ajax. The goalkeeper is moving to Bayern Munich, the German powerhouse with iconic status and an illustrious history comparable to Ajax's. As she departs Amsterdam, Van Eijk shares warm and heartfelt words with the Ajax supporters. The keeper also reflects on the wonderful seasons she experienced, filled with sporting highs, successes and occasionally a few setbacks. At Ajax, Van Eijk grew into a confident elite athlete.
Ajax and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement on the transfer of Regina van Eijk. The 24-year-old goalkeeper was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2027.
The 2025/2026 season has come to an end. Each month, you selected the Goal of the Month, and now it is time to decide which goal was the best goal of the season. Vote now for your chance to win a signed home shirt from the winner. Goal of the Season is powered by Curaçao.
Ajax will begin the 2026/27 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season with an away match against PEC Zwolle on Sunday 9 August. The provisional fixture list released by the KNVB on Wednesday morning also shows that Ajax v PSV will be played on Saturday 5 September, while the first edition of De Klassieker is scheduled for late November in Rotterdam.
The FIFA World Cup is approaching. Forty-eight nations will compete in Canada, Mexico and the United States for the world title. Representing Ajax at the tournament, which begins on 11 June, are Wout Weghorst (Netherlands), Josip Šutalo (Croatia), and Ko Itakura and Takehiro Tomiyasu (both Japan). Check below to see when the Ajax players will be in action.
Ajax and SC Cambuur have reached an agreement over the transfer of Skye Vink. The 19-year-old forward was under contract with Ajax until 30 June 2028.
Ajax and Navbahor Namangan are pleased to announce a football partnership that sees Navbahor join Ajax’s international football network. Through this collaboration, Ajax will support the development and coordination of Navbahor’s youth academy, applying Ajax’s football philosophy and methodology. The partnership strengthens Navbahor’s ambition to be the leading youth academy in Uzbekistan.
Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Míchel, is happy to become the new head coach of Ajax. The Spaniard signed a two-year contract on Tuesday and immediately expressed his ambition in his first interview. "Together we can make Ajax compete for trophies again, in Europe and the Netherlands."
Ajax has reached an agreement with Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, commonly known as Míchel, on his move to Amsterdam. Míchel has signed a contract as head coach for two seasons, running until June 30, 2028. Further details regarding the composition of the new technical staff will be communicated once finalised.
Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz is the new head coach of Ajax. The 50-year-old Spaniard, known as Míchel, has signed a contract in Amsterdam until 2028. Who is our new coach, who made his debut as a player in La Liga against Johan Cruijff, became a fan favourite at Rayo Vallecano, achieved multiple promotions, and impressed as a manager in the Spanish league?