Ajax and FC Volendam enter strategic partnership

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Ajax and FC Volendam have entered into a strategic partnership focused on strengthening talent development and creating player pathways across both clubs.

Date: 01.09.2025

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Through the collaboration, the two clubs will share their expertise in football methodology and coach development, and will also align on scouting practices and testing protocols to monitor player performance and potential, ensuring pathways are structured to help players maximize their development.

As part of the agreement, FC Volendam will join the Club Network, which includes international partners such as Gamba Osaka, CF Pachuca, and Como 1907. This will enable FC Volendam to engage in regular exchanges of knowledge and insights with these clubs.

Alex Kroes, Technical Director of Ajax: "By welcoming FC Volendam into our club network, we are strengthening our core business of developing players and creating the right pathways, making sure they are consistently challenged and supported to reach their full potential."

Patrick Busby, Director of Football of FC Volendam: "The partnership with Ajax gives us additional expertise and opportunities in scouting and player loans. At the same time, it provides access to a global club network, from which Volendam will gain significant knowledge in both the short and long term, both technical and strategic. This will have a long-term impact on our club's development."

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