Ajax honours departing Lily Yohannes with new lily variety named after her

Ajax has named a new lily variety after the departing Lily Yohannes. This new lily has been officially registered with The Royal General Bulbgrowers’ Association (KAVB). The 18-year-old American international is leaving Ajax this summer to join Olympique Lyonnais, where she will continue her career at the highest level. Yohannes receives this tribute in recognition of her strong development and the contribution she has made to the Amsterdam club over the past few years.

Date: 07.07.2025

Photographer: AFC Ajax

  • #Yohannes

Lily Yohannes came through the Ajax youth academy and made her debut for the first team at a young age. Since then, she has grown into a source of inspiration for the next generation. Her move to Olympique Lyonnais marks an important milestone in a career many young players dream of. With this transfer, Yohannes joins an impressive list of Ajax-trained talents from De Toekomst who have gone before her.

To honour her legacy at Ajax and continue to inspire young talents, the club has taken the initiative to name a unique new lily after her, the Yohannes. Just like Lily, theYohannes symbolises the blossoming of talent, growth, and the pursuit of dreams.

Related articles

Yohannespb1920

Lily Yohannes departs for Olympique Lyonnais

Ajax and Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement on the transfer of Lily Yohannes. The 18-year-old midfielder was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2026.

  • #Yohannes
Thumb Uitshirt Grachten

New away shirt snapped up by passionate Ajax fans

On the day Ajax and adidas launched the new away shirt, we sailed through the Amsterdam canals by boat. Joined by Ajax youth players Maher Madani and Levi Acheampong, we challenged Amsterdammers to juggle the ball 25 times or shoot it into the boat. The prize: a brand-new away shirt.

  • #adidas
Van Oosten 1920

Ajax signs Louise van Oosten

Ajax have reached an agreement with Louise van Oosten over her transfer to the club. The defender joins from ADO Den Haag and has signed a contract in Amsterdam that runs until 30 June 2028.

  • #VanOosten