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.

About Branco

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

Played matches season 25/26:
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie	0
UEFA Champions League	0

Ajax draws Excelsior Maassluis in second round of Dutch Cup

Ajax will play an away match against Excelsior Maassluis in the second round of the Dutch Cup. The draw on Friday determined the tie. The Amsterdammers will face Excelsior Maassluis on 16, 17 or 18 December.

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Ajax set sights on sc Heerenveen: Thursday training in pictures

Ajax's focus is on match number eleven in the Eredivisie. On Saturday afternoon, the Ajax players will host sc Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, hoping to build on their away victory over FC Twente (2-3).

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Baas on his development at Ajax: 'A special bond with my grandparents'

Youri Baas has grown into one of Ajax's key players. We head into the city centre with the Ajax defender, do some shopping at Atelier Munro, and talk about his progress. "I've learned so much from Dusan Tadic and Daley Blind."