Julian Brandt has won September’s Goal of the Month. The German magician finished first and second in the voting with his two goals. In the end, the fans found his strike against Fortuna Sittard just a little more impressive than his goal against Willem II. Goal of the Month is powered by Curaçao.
Brandt scored Ajax’s first goal in style during the away match against Fortuna Sittard (1-5). The German controlled a cleared ball on his chest before firing into the net with his left foot. Brandt received the Lasse Schöne Trophy after training on Wednesday.
The international break has come to an end and Ajax's international players have returned to Amsterdam. On Wednesday, the squad continued preparations for the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie with Saturday's home match against NEC in sight. The fixture at the Johan Cruyff ArenA kicks off at 21:00 on Saturday evening.
Ajax Tapes takes you behind the scenes at Ajax. From the first team and Jong Ajax to the youth academy, this new series offers an exclusive look at the different areas of the club. We follow players and staff on matchdays and during training, while also exploring the personal stories behind the Ajacieden. The third episode focuses on Jong Ajax.
Kasper Dolberg successfully underwent surgery on his right knee in Copenhagen on Tuesday. The striker sustained the injury during a training session with the Danish national team during the international break.