Kay-Lee de Sanders leaves Ajax after eight seasons

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After eight seasons, Kay-Lee de Sanders' time at Ajax has come to an end. The 27-year-old defender, born and raised in Amsterdam, is making the move to Italian side AC Milan.

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De Sanders signed her first contract with Ajax in the summer of 2017. She made her official debut on November 3 of that same year in a 2–0 victory over Excelsior. In total, she made 147 appearances for the Ajax Women across eight seasons.

The away match against Excelsior on March 10, 2023 was a special occasion for the defender. De Sanders played her 100th match for Ajax that day, earning her a place in the 'Club of 100'.

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De Sanders ended her very first Eredivisie season by winning the league title with Ajax. That same year, she also lifted her first KNVB Cup after a 3–1 victory over PSV. In the 2022/2023 season, De Sanders became Dutch champion for the second time.

In the 2018/2019 season, Ajax beat PEC Zwolle 2–1, allowing De Sanders to lift the KNVB Cup for the second year in a row. In 2021/2022, Ajax once again faced PSV in the final, claiming a 2–1 win. Her most recent trophy came this past season, when Ajax defeated Fortuna Sittard in the KNVB Cup final.

In total, De Sanders won seven trophies with Ajax:

  • Eredivisie title: 2017/2018, 2022/2023;
  • Dutch Cup: 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2021/2022, 2023/2024;
  • Eredivisie Cup: 2020/2021.

After eight successful seasons at Ajax, De Sanders has opted for a new adventure abroad. She will continue her career with Italian side AC Milan, where fellow teammate Milicia Keijzer has also recently signed. The pair will be reunited with a familiar face: former Ajax Women's coach Suzanne Bakker, who is now head coach at the Milanese club.

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