| by Timo Sur
Between all the important news and reactions about Ajax, you can miss a few things during the week. Don’t worry, because Ajax Showtime will keep you informed of the latest news and events.
Timber visits FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City
Jurriën Timber will be present at the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City on Saturday afternoon. This can be seen in a photo by journalist Fredrik A. Feiltvedt op Twitter. The two fellow townsmen meet at Wembley at 4 p.m. and Timber is an attentive spectator there. The season is over for the defender of Ajax and so he has plenty of time to visit the FA Cup final. On Saturday, June 10, he must report to the Dutch national team in Zeist in preparation for the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League.
Tadić and Klaassen compete for Goal of the Month
Dusan Tadić and Davy Klaassen have a chance to win the Goal of the Month award in May, as can be read on Ajax.nl. The Ajax players were accurate against FC Twente and FC Utrecht respectively. Furthermore, four goals from other Ajax teams have been nominated. Kristian Hlynsson scored on behalf of Jong Ajax against ADO Den Haag, while Rida Chahid and Precious Ugwu found the net on behalf of the Ajax youth. Finally, Romée Leuchter competes on behalf of the Ajax Women. You can vote here!
Hato only Ajax player in Eredivisie Team of the Month
Jorrel Hato is the only Ajax player in the Eredivisie Team of the Month of the month of May, as can be seen on Twitter. It was the last month in which the competition was completed, because the summer break has now started. In previous teams there were often several Ajax players to note, but the top talent is single-handedly upholding Ajax’s honor this time. Together with Sam Beukema and Lutsharel Geertruida, he forms the rearguard of the Eredivisie Elftal of the Month.
Jans thinks being linked to Ajax is ‘a token of appreciation’
Ron Jans considers it honorable to be linked to Ajax. The FC Twente trainer was mentioned by Karim El Ahmadi at ESPN as a suitable option for Ajax. Bee Inside today Jans responded to those sounds. ‘Now you suddenly start saying ‘Mister Jans’ when Ajax is mentioned,’ jokes the coach. ‘Yes Nice. But Ajax has not reported. It is a token of appreciation. Ten years ago I might have had: Will it really happen? But I don’t have that now. It won’t be him, I think.’
Blind leaves Germany after adventure at Bayern Munich
Daley Blind is leaving Munich, according to a post on Instagram from his wife Candy Rae Fleur. She writes that they have closed a new chapter together in Germany. Blind left Ajax transfer-free last winter break and opted for an adventure at Bayern Mücnhen, but this did not go as the defender had hoped. He played only four games in the German league and played 131 minutes. In addition, Blind was allowed to participate in the cup against FSV Mainz 05 for less than half an hour.
Ocampos played longer during the Europa League final than in the entire Ajax period
Lucas Ocampos played with Sevilla FC against AS Roma in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday evening. The Argentinian winger played longer during the final than during his entire period at Ajax, writes Bart Frouws. Ocampos was rented from Sevilla in the first half of the season and played 113 minutes in all competitions on behalf of Ajax. During the Europa League final, Ocampos was on the field for the entire match. The duel between Sevilla FC and AS Roma lasted a total of 146 minutes.
Halsema believes that Amsterdam owes Van der Sar ‘a great debt of gratitude’
Femke Halsema has thanked Edwin van der Sar for his efforts for Ajax and Amsterdam. The mayor of the capital responds to Instagram under a message from Ajax. ‘Amsterdam owes Edwin van der Sar a great debt of gratitude. He has been a solid leader of the club for years, who has managed to guide Ajax through difficult periods. He has a big heart for football, for young players and for our city. Edwin, thank you!’, writes Halsema. Van der Sar announced on Tuesday that he will step down as general manager of Ajax.
Tagliafico almost left for Napoli in the summer
Nicolás Tagliafico almost played for Napoli last summer. The left back left Ajax behind in the summer of 2022 after four and a half years and eventually chose Olympique Lyon as a new employer. Tagliafico is now letting through Twitch know that he was almost done with Napoli, but that the transfer fell through. Ajax did not want to accept a rental transfer. “I almost played in Serie A,” says Tagliafico. “I was in contact with Napoli before I made the switch to Olympique Lyon. In the end, the transfer did not get off the ground, so I waited for interest from a great club like Lyon, of course.
Van der Sar says goodbye to fans on Twitter
General manager Edwin van der Sar has op Twitter said goodbye to the Ajax fans. On Tuesday morning it was announced that Van der Sar is stepping down as general manager of Ajax. “After almost eleven years on the board, I’m finished,” he responded in the press release from the Amsterdam club. ‘We have experienced very nice things, but it has also been an incredibly difficult period.’
Toulouse shares video of enthusiastic Van den Boomen
Toulouse FC, the former club of Ajax acquisition Branco van den Boomen, has via Twitter shared a video of the midfielder’s time in France. The images show an inspired midfielder, who also has his say in the dressing room when necessary. Moreover, a trademark of the brand new Ajax player comes into the picture: taking a free kick.
Ajax Women receive alternative tribute in club Lifelong
The Ajax Women will be honored in an alternative way on Monday evening for the championship achieved. Ajax and the municipality of Amsterdam could not agree on a ceremony and so FC Rehab rolled up their sleeves. In collaboration with the De Eeuwige Jeugd brewery, it organizes an alternative ceremony on Monday evening in the Amsterdam club Levenslang. The parole knows to report that the selection of the Ajax Women – who lost to FC Twente in the final of the Eredivisie Cup on Monday – will be present. “We are honored that a special tribute is being organized for us in the Levenslang club and of course we are all there,” said captain Sherida Spitse.
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