Ajax trained on Saturday afternoon at the Toekomst in the run-up to the match in the Eredivisie against FC Utrecht. This Sunday, Ajax will play on the road against the side, who sit seventh in the table, at Galgenwaard Stadium.
Sébastien Haller and Andre Onana are unavailable for Ajax because of their participation in the African Cup of Nations.
Ajax are currently second in the Eredivisie, just behind PSV. FC Utrecht sit in seventh place. FC Utrecht won the first match in Amsterdam (0-1).
Dusan Tadic says that he and his teammates are well prepared for the second half of the season, despite the training camp in Portugal being cut short. The Ajax players are ready for the showdown with FC Utrecht.
Ajax has decided to abort their training camp in the Algarve, effective immediately. This is due to a number of positive corona test results from tests that were taken at the team hotel. Of the group of more than 60 people, consisting of players and staff members, everyone had a negative test result in their first tests shortly prior to departure for Portugal.
Ajax and Shakhtar Donetsk have reached an agreement for the transfer of David Neres. The transfer to the Ukrainian club is effective immediately. The winger was still under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2023. Ajax will receive a sum of € 12 million for the transfer. That amount can increase to € 16 million depending on variables.