A dream came true for Vera Sweers when she heard she was allowed to join Ajax’s Talent Team U16. The talented teen grew up in Spain and Dubai, where she first learned about the Ajax philosophy. Vera’s transfer is a first because never before has a player from the United Arab Emirates transferred to the Amsterdam-based youth academy.

Ajax and Club Athletico Paranaense (Athletico-PR) will collaborate on talent scouting and development in South America. The specific focus of this is on Brazil. The exclusive collaboration will last for five years, with an option to extend five more seasons.

Flushed faces and excited voices. It was buzzing at sports complex de Toekomst last Sunday, where the final meeting of the Ajax Training 2022/2023 was held. The participants of the 2* Ajax Education Program followed completed the final session of their course and were awarded their certificates together with the participants of the 1* Ajax Education Program. Perhaps there is a bright future ahead for them at Ajax. "What sets Ajax apart from other clubs is that we always strive for quality and always want to bring it onto the pitch. That's why we need people who really understand what Ajax stands for."