Ajax have signed Suus van der Weide. The 20-year-old goalkeeper has signed a contract running until June 30, 2027. It is her first professional contract.
Van der Weide (born July 1, 2006 in Den Helder) has been with Ajax since 2022. She came through the club’s academy and this summer made the step up from the Talent Team to the Ajax Women’s first team.
Ajax Women’s technical manager Dolf Roks said: "We are delighted that Suus has signed her first contract today. She is a goalkeeper who has come through our academy and has worked hard to reach this moment. Hopefully, she can continue along this path and fulfil her potential."
Ajax Women began their Eredivisie campaign with a victory. Anouk Bruil's side beat FC Utrecht 1-0 at Sportpark Zoudenbalch, thanks to a goal from 16-year-old Elisa van Dijk.
Ajax Women will face Real Madrid in the play-offs for a place in the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. This became clear on Tuesday during the draw at UEFA headquarters. The decisive two-legged qualifier will begin on August 26 with a home fixture, followed by the return leg in Madrid on September 2.
Ajax Women reached the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Saturday. A goal from Nadine Noordam and a late penalty converted by Sherida Spitse were enough to secure a 2–1 victory over Rangers FC.