Ajax signs Joeri Heerkens

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Ajax, AC Sparta Prague, and Joeri Heerkens have reached an agreement over the transfer of the goalkeeper to Ajax. The 19-year-old keeper has signed a five-year contract, running until June 30, 2030. The Dutch youth international was under contract with the Czech club until mid-2027.

Date: 28.07.2025

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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Heerkens was born on May 8, 2006, in Broumov, Czech Republic. This summer, he became European champion with the Netherlands U19 team.

Alex Kroes: "We are pleased that Joeri Heerkens has chosen Ajax. Joeri is a talented young goalkeeper with all the qualities needed for the position: height, reflexes, composure, focus, and the right mentality. He shows commitment and an enormous drive to improve. We believe that he can develop wonderfully at Ajax and are confident that, in time, he can grow into the role of first-choice goalkeeper."

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