Daley Blind, Patrick Kluivert, Simon Tahamata, and Frank Rijkaard saw their busts unveiled in the supporters' home for the first time last Sunday. The latter was unfortunately unable to attend, but Louis van Gaal thanked the supporters on his behalf. "Ajax holds a special place in my heart."
Francesco Farioli returned to the club last Sunday during the Gala Match. We had an in-depth discussion with the head coach about the period before the international break and looked ahead to the club's future. "I am not 'the one,' but 'one of the team'."
Mika Godts signed a contract on Monday that ties him to Ajax until 2029. The Belgian winger is thoroughly enjoying life in Amsterdam and is looking forward to an exciting period ahead. "I've only been happy since I arrived here."
A special match between the legends of Ajax and Real Madrid ended in an Amsterdam victory on Sunday. The Ajax legends secured a 2-1 win with goals from Shota Arveladze and Siem de Jong. The Spaniards managed to pull one back in the closing moments.
"This might be one of the greatest gifts we can give to the supporters, the club, and ourselves." The return of Ajax's classic logo is now a reality. The club aims to reflect the Ajax DNA in everything they do, and this logo symbolizes that ambition. "The 125th anniversary accelerated everything," says Ajax CEO Menno Geelen. Also Ernst Boekhorst, chairman of the board of directors, reacts.
Rayane Bounida has won October's Goal of the Month award. The Belgian Ajax youth player had been nominated several times before but has now finally claimed the Lasse Schöne Trophy. "I think I truly deserved it."
In the special SHERIDA, we get an up-close look at Sherida Spitse. She speaks about her childhood, a challenging personal period, and her future as a footballer. "Thanks to the support of my family, friends, and team, I can do what I love most."
Lily Yohannes has chosen to represent the United States at the international level. The midfielder announced the news of her decision on Monday afternoon. "I've received a lot of positive messages and I’m very grateful for that."
Remko Pasveer, in addition to his passion for goalkeeping, also has a love for motorcycling. We join the goalkeeper for a journey into his life off the pitch. "I want to get Ajax back to where we belong as quickly as possible."
Brian Brobbey reached an impressive milestone by scoring his fiftieth goal for Ajax in the home match against Jagiellonia Białystok. We look back with him on some memorable moments, from his debut goal to his strike in the championship-clinching match against sc Heerenveen. "When I get home after the game, I watch my goal fifteen more times."
Ajax won convincingly against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday evening: 5-0. The day after the European victory at the Johan Cruijff Arena, coach Francesco Farioli focuses on the next challenge: away at FC Twente. "We need to move forward quickly."
After a fantastic week with wins over Willem II, Feyenoord, and PSV, Ajax is already preparing for its next challenge: hosting Maccabi Tel Aviv this Thursday in the UEFA Europa League. Shifting focus is crucial, as head coach Francesco Farioli emphasized in the pre-match press conference. "I understand that the atmosphere around Ajax has become more positive from the outside. But we’re still fully committed to the same long-term process together."