Ajax and Paul Nuijten part ways

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Ajax and Paul Nuijten have mutually agreed to terminate the trainer’s contract with immediate effect. His contract with the club had originally been due to run until June 30, 2027.

Date: 26.06.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Nuijten (December 31, 1992, Geldrop) joined Ajax’s youth academy as head coach of Ajax U17 in the summer of 2024. He started the 2025/2026 season as head coach of Ajax U19 before moving to Ajax’s first team in November 2025, where he became one of Fred Grim’s assistant coaches. After Grim returned to his role within the academy in March this year, the 33-year-old Nuijten was appointed head coach of Ajax U23.

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