Renee van Asten joins FC Barcelona
Ajax and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement on the transfer of Renee van Asten. The 19-year-old defender was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2027.
Renee van Asten bids farewell and reflects on a wonderful time at Ajax
Renee van Asten is leaving Ajax to join FC Barcelona. At Ajax’s training complex, De Toekomst, the international said goodbye to her teammates and colleagues at the club. The former Ajax player looked back with gratitude on a short but wonderful period in Amsterdam.
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It was barely two years ago that Renee van Asten found herself at a crossroads. She had to choose between signing for the Ajax Women or accepting a unique opportunity to combine studies and football at Harvard University in the United States. She followed her heart and joined Ajax, fulfilling a lifelong dream. That decision has proven to be the right one. After just one outstanding season in Amsterdam, Van Asten has earned herself a remarkable move to FC Barcelona.
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