Branco van den Boomen has started his second spell at Ajax. The 28-year-old midfielder from Veldhoven previously played in Ajax's youth academy, signing a three-year contract in Amsterdam at the age of sixteen in 2011. In 2014, he left for FC Eindhoven. After stints with SC Heerenveen, Willem II, De Graafschap, and French club Toulouse, he returned to Ajax this summer.

54% Pressure passes

0% Split passes

31% Crosses

88% Arrived passings

About Branco

Position	Midfielder
Born	7/21/1995
Length	188 cm
Nationality	Netherlands
Under contract until	6/30/2027

Played matches season 24/25:
Dutch Cup	1
UEFA Europa League	13
Eredivisie	12

John Heitinga appointed head coach of Ajax

Ajax has reached an agreement with John Heitinga regarding the coach’s move to Amsterdam. Heitinga is signing a contract with Ajax as head coach until June 30, 2027. Marcel Keizer will be his assistant and is signing a contract of the same duration.

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Heitinga: back in Mokum, back at 'his' Ajax

John Heitinga is the new head coach of Ajax. After years in the youth academy, hundreds of matches for Ajax’s first team, various coaching roles at the De Toekomst training complex, and a stint as assistant coach with Jong Ajax, he now embarks on his second spell as the club’s head coach.

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Heitinga is home: 'Really excited to get started’

John Heitinga has returned to Ajax. He signed a two-year contract as head coach after spending two years in England with West Ham United and Liverpool. “Francesco Farioli laid a solid foundation here. We want to build on that moving forward,” Heitinga said.