Ajax completes final session ahead of Eredivisie start

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With the concluding session on Saturday afternoon at the De Toekomst training complex, preparations on the pitch for the new Eredivisie season have been finalised. On Sunday, the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie kicks off with a home match against Telstar.

Date: 09.08.2025

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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It's about to begin again. On Sunday afternoon at 14:30, Ajax will host newly promoted Telstar. John Heitinga's team will thus play the first official match of the 2025/2026 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season.

The final session took place on Saturday at De Toekomst. Just like on Friday, newcomer Oscar Gloukh could be seen on the training pitch. In pleasant temperatures, the Ajax players prepared for Sunday afternoon's league opener in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

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On the sidelines sat Sjaak Swart, Mister Ajax. It resulted in some beautiful scenes afterwards.

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