Ajax have wrapped up the fifth day of their training camp in Zeist with the final session ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Aarhus GF. The training featured a game-based warm-up, tactical exercises and finishing drills. Enjoy nine minutes of training footage as the team sharpen their edge for matchday.
Coaches John Heitinga and Marcel Keizer loudly urge on their team. "Full-on pressure!" echoes across the training field in Zeist. The Ajax players follow suit. In these fourteen minutes, you'll see part of Thursday’s training session. Be sure to check out Wout Weghorst’s brilliant chip, as well as the slick combination play between Kayden Wolff, Rayane Bounida, and Brian Brobbey.
Under the watchful eye of the press, the Ajax players completed a training session Thursday morning at the complex in Zeist. From high-pressing drills to stunning goals — block 45 minutes in your calendar and watch along. It's a great way to get an inside look at an Ajax training session.
One by one they came to him, or he went to them. Jordan Henderson was in Zeist to personally say farewell to the Ajax players, staff, and personnel. With firm handshakes, heartfelt embraces, and final conversations with his teammates, the Jordan Henderson chapter at Ajax has officially come to an end.
The third day of Ajax's training camp in Zeist is in the books. The players underwent two intense sessions, each with its own focus. The morning was dedicated to high-intensity and dynamic football drills. In the afternoon, the football boots stayed in the hotel as the players switched to running shoes and bikes, focusing on endurance and physical conditioning.
Just like during last year's training camp, Director of Football Marijn Beuker and Technical Director Alex Kroes sat down for an in-depth interview. How is Ajax shaping up in preparation for the new season? What do they expect from the summer transfer window, and how is the balance of the squad coming along? And what are the goals with the new coaching staff?
Tuesday marked the first full training day for Ajax at their camp in Zeist. After arriving on Monday and immediately getting to work, the players had the chance to fully exert themselves a day later with a double training session. The second day of the training camp was defined by variety, intensity, and energy.
The start has been made in Zeist. The Ajacieden set off on Monday afternoon for their first training camp of the season. Upon arrival, the squad checked into the hotel, familiarised themselves with the facilities, and completed their first training session
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After five years at Ajax, Isa Kardinaal takes the next step in her career. The twenty-year-old defender moves to the English London City Lionesses this summer. That marks the end of her time in Amsterdam. "The dream that I had as a little girl came true."
Sean Steur has been named the greatest talent of Ajax’s youth academy for the 2024/2025 season. The midfielder was presented with the Abdelhak Nouri Trophy by Mohammed Nouri and Marijn Beuker. Steur succeeds Lucas Jetten as the award's recipient.
The first training week under John Heitinga is in full swing. The Ajax squad is building up to their first friendly of the pre-season, set to take place this Saturday against Scottish side Hibernian. As part of the preparations, Ajax were back out on the training field on Friday — once again under sunny skies.