Ajax and FC Metz have reached an agreement on the transfer of Georges Mikautadze. The striker was on a loan spell at the French club for the past six months, with a purchase option included in the agreement. This option has been exercised, making the transfer of the 23-year-old attacker permanent. Ajax agreed with the French club on a transfer fee of € 13 million. The Georgian international's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2028.
On Friday morning, Ajax coach Francesco Farioli welcomed Anton Gaaei, Sivert Mannsverk, Benjamin Tahirovic, Kristian Hlynsson, and Christian Rasmussen to the training pitch. The players had a longer vacation due to international matches after the previous season but also started their preparation this week.
On Wednesday, the Ajax squad made their way to the training field for a tactical training session. Francesco Farioli's team was divided into two groups to focus on tactical details in preparation for the new season. Our photographer was there.
Marijn Beuker has been the Director of Football at Ajax since December 1, 2023, where he is responsible for the entire substantial football process from the U8 team to Ajax 1. With the new youth season starting soon, we discuss the new framework of education, the collective process, and the Ajax player. "Our way of working has to ensure slow progression because that is the best progression."