Since the start of the partnership, delegations from both clubs have visited each other. During these visits, knowledge about youth development and scouting was shared. Additionally, youth coaches from CF Pachuca have interned at Ajax's youth academy, and young players have had trial periods with Jong Ajax. The Mexican club also participated with an U17 team in the last two editions of the Olympia Future Cup at the de Toekomst sports complex.
Qualified for Club World Cup
CF Pachuca has won the Mexican league title seven times and the CONCACAF Champions Cup six times. The last time they secured this prestigious title was in 2024. As a result, the club directly qualified for the first edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In the Intercontinental Cup, CF Pachuca finished as runners-up last December after losing the final against Real Madrid. Furthermore, CF Pachuca remains the only Mexican club to have won the CONMEBOL Sudamericana - the South American equivalent of the Europa League.
Marijn Beuker, Director of Football: "We are pleased and proud to extend our partnership with CF Pachuca for another five years. This partnership has been crucial in aligning both clubs around a shared vision of developing football talent and exchanging expertise. We are committed to continuing this long-term relationship, which will strengthen our clubs and contribute to the global development of football through our combined efforts."
Corné Groenendijk, Head of Football Partnerships: "Pachuca is already a close family to us, and together we’ve achieved many milestones, from knowledge-sharing visits and Future Cup participation, to player trials and coaching staff traineeships."
"As a key member of the multi-club network we are building, Pachuca plays an essential role in our talent identification and development initiatives. Moving forward, our focus will remain on talent and knowledge exchange, and we’re excited about the continued opportunities this partnership extension will bring.
Armando Martínez, President CF Pachuca: "For Club Pachuca, it is an honor to continue this great alliance with Ajax, a club with which we share a deep friendship as well as the same passion for football through a similar sporting model that has led us to win numerous national and international championships."
"Our shared vision of football talent development has enabled our players to train in Europe and learn from one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, as well as participate in international tournaments alongside historic clubs."
"We are convinced that this relationship, which goes beyond sports, will endure for many more years, always with the goal of continuing to promote global football through the exchange of knowledge and talent."
