“I still miss Lisandro Martínez every day, who now plays so well at Manchester United with Erik ten Hag. I thought he was a typical Ajax player. Very strong, also attacking-minded. A player with courage and belief.”
[Sjaak Swart -
@telegraaf
]
#LisandroMartinez
🗣Rafael vd Vaart:
“I saw Kudus in a friendly at Ajax. I spoke with Overmars after. He said: this is my best signing ever. He’s going to be worth EUR 100M. He believed in him. Kudus hasn’t showed it yet but he hasn’t been used to his full strength.”
Source: Studio Voetbal
1/2
Transfer rumour: AC Milan are ready to invest on a new attacking forward next summer. Among the Rossoneri’s targets is Mohammed Kudus. Milan like the player’s profile and have followed him in 2020 when he played for Danish side Nordsjælland.
Source: Tuttosport
#kudus
Transfertalk: According to
@TheAthleticFC
,
#Kudus
has a firm desire to leave
#Ajax
in January. Teams from
#EPL
,
#Bundesliga
&
#Ligue1
are watching closely.
#EPL
is Kudus’ 1st choice & playing in midfield a key factor. Ajax wants EUR 35M-40M, but doubtful he can leave in January.
“I’m very happy at
#Ajax
right now, but I’ll be even happier if we win the double. Why wouldn't I want to renew my contract? I’m playing and developing well. Now it's about negotiation & being valued. When the time is right, we'll see how it goes.”
[Mohammed Kudus -
@telegraaf
]
According to
@volkskrant
, Edwin van der Sar is leading the negotiations with Manhester Utd regarding
#Antony
instead of Huntelaar & Hamstra.
Van der Sar has refused to give any comments on the situation surrounding this deal.
#Ajax
#Transfers
🚨- 27y old Branco van der Boomen is set to join Ajax on free transfer.
There’s an agreement in principle with the Dutch midfielder. Expected to sign on a long term deal — medical tests will happen in the next few days.
Source:
@FabrizioRomano
#Ajax
#Transfers
“I think compared to previous seasons this has been my best but I’m not where I want to be yet. The goal is to win the cup and the league and until I achieved that, I haven’t done anything yet. So there is more coming, more work to be done.”
[Mohammed Kudus - Ajax TV]
#Kudus
Paris Saint-Germain are in advanced negotiations to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea! Player has already accepted — as the two clubs are now discussing final formula of the deal 🚨🔴🔵
#PSG
Negotiations will continue to get it done tonight — first call on Ziyech,
@lequipe
.
🗣
#Kudus
on whether his desire for making a transfer is now less than before:
“Not necessarily. I'm a player who likes to challenge myself. It’s my 3rd season here. The important thing is to just keep performing. January transfer? I dont think so. I want to finish the season.”
🗣
@MikeVerweij
on Mohammed Kudus:
“Last summer he wanted to go to Liverpool with squealing tires to sign for Everton, but now he is open to a contract extension. He is having a great time at Ajax.”
Source: Kick-Off Podcast
#Kudus
Transfer rumour: Manchester Utd have not given up on signing Antony. The Premier League side are plotting a last attempt to land the winger, but
@AFCAjax
do not want to let him leave and have frustrated the Red Devils with their demands.
#Antony
🚨BREAKING - Alfred Schreuder is no longer Ajax coach. The club management has revoked their confidence in the coach. The collaboration with assistant coach Matthias Kaltenbach will also be terminated.
#Ajax
#Schreuder
“We know he has exceptional qualities. It’s up to me and coaching staff to make him even better. Especially off the ball. With the ball he can dribble, create an overload, assist and score goals. I think we should be happy
#Kudus
is playing at Ajax.”
[John Heitinga - Ajax Life]
🗣
#Kudus
on whether he’s bothered not playing as a ‘10’:
“Not really, because at the beginning I didn't play at all. I'd rather start as a striker than sit on the bench. It has to do with my personal development. I think I can do even better at my own position.”
Source:
@ADnl
Transfertalk: Olympique de Marseille is being linked with David Neres. The Brazilian Ajax winger could be the next target for the French club in the upcoming transfer window in January.
Source: Calciomercato & Le10Sport
#Ajax
#Neres
#Marseille
#TransferTalk
Manchester United are not giving up on Antony. Ajax turned down new bid but Man Utd plan to try again - they feel Antony really wants the move. 🚨🔴🇧🇷
#MUFC
Been told it’s not sure that Antony starts on Sunday yet, still discussed internally.
Gakpo, cheaper option for Man Utd.
Transfertalk: Mohammed
#Kudus
is set to leave this summer. Man Utd, Liverpool & Arsenal are being linked with the Ghanaian player. His contract will run out after 2 years and its not likely the player will extend his contract.
Ajax wants ca. EUR 45M.
Source: The Athletic
#Ajax
“When you are a kid,
#UCL
and World Cup…I think the two biggest competition we all dreamed about playing so it’s a dream come true but also having an impact and then trying to help the team. I had a good start but I think I have more to show as well.”
[Mohammed Kudus - Ajax TV]
Ten Hag has indicated
@AFCAjax
would not be willing to have
#Kudus
go to the Africa Cup. The Ghanaian has been struggling with injuries for 1.5 years and the Ajax coach thinks it is very unwise for Kudus to play such a tough tournament without any match fitness.
#AFCON2021
“Nice to read fans wanting me to come back to
@AFCAjax
. And I had great years in Amsterdam, but I'm in the right place here at Brighton. I'm happy here.”
[Joël Veltman -
@parool
]
#Ajax
According to
@m_wijffelsAD
, Daley Blind would sometimes argue about tactics with
#Schreuder
. Blind was then perceived as being ‘difficult’. Against RKC during half-time, Blind told Schreuder to tell them how to improve the pressing instead of asking players for their opinions.
“Whether it would feel like I am being punished if I stay? No. No. No! I am very happy
@AFCAjax
. I wear the shirt with pride and I feel at home. If we all decide to stay, I know it's the best thing for me and the club. It's not like I have to leave."
[Antony -
@telegraaf
]
#Ajax
Transfer rumour: Newcastle seems to be the club most interested for Edson Álvarez. The Magpies were willing to offer EUR 30m, but this was turned down. It seems negotiations have not fully collapsed yet so Newcastle could be coming back with another offer.
Source:
@KeryNews
MUFC will pay Ajax a fixed fee of EUR 54m for Lisandro Martinez. Besides the fixed fee an additional EUR 10m of bonuses are included in the deal that can end up being worth EUR 64m in total.
Source:
@MikeVerweij
#Ajax
#MUFC
#Martinez
🗣Steven Berghuis on Mohammed Kudus:
“Sometimes I'm amazed at what this guy can do. On the training ground he sometimes dribbles past a few players so easily. He does this now in games [also]. These are guys who can make a difference.”
Source:
@telegraaf
#Kudus
“I understand the emotions of the fans. [Look], if we don't create chances, if we don't play on the opponent's half and we don't apply pressure on the opponent, then you should worry. If you don’t see any desire then you should worry. I saw all of that.”
[Alfred Schreuder - NOS]
“I think he’s a very good LCB. I'd be thrilled to have a
#Bassey
next to me, he's so fast. They have to help him when he has the ball. Johan Cruijff once jokingly said the people around you are responsible for how well you play. Ajax should help him, he has many [big] qualities.”
#Ajax
is looking to add Dwight Lodeweges as an experienced assistant to the coaching staff.
This means it’s almost certain John Heitinga will remain as an interim coach [unless Ajax manages to find the coach before the end of the season].
Source:
@MikeVerweij
1/2
Transfertalk: Tottenham Hotspur has entered the race to sign Hakim
#Ziyech
. The former Ajax player is viewed as the number 1 target replacement of Antony
@AFCAjax
.
He has been in talks with Ajax recently to explore the possibilities for his return to Amsterdam.
Source:
@ADnl
🗣 Alfred Schreuder on why
#Kudus
is starting tonight:
“He is obviously a very good player. I’ve seen him play a few times as a striker and also on the RW. He can do both and he can add variety on multiple positions. Kudus is also very mobile and can hold the ball very well.”
Transfertalk:
#Ajax
are enquiring about a number of possible coaching candidates, Gallardo being one of them.
The expectation is that Ajax will need at least a few more weeks to appoint a new coach. Maybe even longer.
Source:
@ADnl
#newcoach
“My love for
@AFCAjax
? As a child, I saw Ajax win the Champions League. A club with beautiful shirts and champions. I liked everything about Ajax. That's how it starts when you’re a kid, right?”
[Dušan Tadić - Ajax Life]
#Tadic
ℹ️ Ajax has notified Mohamed Ihattaren and Juventus FC that the option to purchase will not be exercised. Ihattaren's loan will run out on 3 January, 2023 and not be extended.
“Fear PSV? Why should we fear them? We know their qualities but we also know what we are capable of. This is not the number 5 of the Eredivisie playing the number 1: this is Ajax-PSV.”
[Diant Ramaj -
@NOSvoetbal
]
#Ajax
#ajapsv
#Ramaj
⚪️ “He is a young player with a lot to learn. He made a big contribution to today’s victory. He's fast, intelligent and has a great personality. He will be able to become a great player in the future."
[Otto Addo - Ghana coach]
#kudus
John van 't Schip appreciation post👏
- Stepped in during difficult times.
- From bottom of the league to now having a realistic chance finishing top 3.
- Team improvement - more cohesive, more joy, players willing to fight each game.
- Undefeated in the Eredivisie.
#Ajax
🗣Alfred Schreuder on whether [and how many] signings are expected in the January window:
“I'm not going to say how many. We have to assess internally and see what is and isn't possible. Ultimately, I believe this squad could use a new impulse.”
Source:
@telegraaf
#Ajax
🗣 Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s reaction to Daley Blind’s recent interview with
@ADnl
:
“There are many reasons that Daley is no longer at
#Ajax
. I've already said something about this. For me, that chapter is now closed.”
Source:
@VI_nl
#daleyblind
🚨- JUST IN: Jurriën Timber has reached a personal agreement with Arsenal. He will sign a 5y deal until 2028. The details will now be put in writing.
Meanwhile,
#Ajax
and Arsenal are negotiating on the fee to find an agreement.
Source:
@MikeVerweij
#Timber
🚨 No club has [officialy] come for Mohammed
#Kudus
.
@AFCAjax
certainly does NOT want to lose the Ghanaian midfielder. In principle, a departure is non negotiable.
Source:
@MikeVerweij
#Ajax
#Kudus
Dear all,
There will be no new youtube videos this year. We will be back with a Livestream on the 5th of January.
On behalf of weTalk Ajax, thanks for the love and support.
Happy Holidays and lets make 2023 an amazing year together!
#Ajax
#2023goals
UPDATE: Man Utd have yet to submit a new bid for
#Antony
.
@AFCAjax
is [slightly] annoyed by this, as they were told an offer is coming 3 days ago.
However,
@AFCAjax
refuses to give clarity on the transfer fee for which they will agree to let the player go.
Source:
@telegraaf
Q: “You spoke about Bergwijn earlier. Shouldn’t Ajax have spent EUR 30m on a good RW instead?”
Schreuder: “Should have doesn’t exist. We’re happy we have him in our squad. I think he can play well as a RW, Tadić also. I’m happy how they fill in those positions.”
Source: Ajax TV
“Whether agreements have been made to make a transfer next year? That is the plan, so yes, but you never know how things will turn out eventually. But we’ve had good talks about that together with
@AFCAjax
.”
[Jurriën Timber) -
@ADnl
]
#Ajax
Transfertalk:
@AFCAjax
have to pay Brobbey’s management a considerable fee when signing him [back] from RB Leipzig. Raiola, former agent of Brobbey, negotiated a personal resale %. José Fortes Rodriguez has taken over Raiola's work, but the agreement still holds.
Source:
@ADnl
Transfertalk: According to
@telegraaf
,
#Ajax
is considering to sign GK Andries
#Noppert
from SC Heerenveen. However, several other clubs from the Serie A & Premier League are interested also. According to
@VI_nl
, there are no official talks by any club with Heerenveen [just yet].
Points [+ clean sheets] in their first 14
#Eredivisie
games campaign by newly appointed
#Ajax
coaches:
1. Frank de Boer - 32pts / [9]
2. Peter Bosz - 33pts / [7]
3. Marcel Keizer - 29pts/ [5]
4. Erik ten Hag - 32pts / [5]
5. ALFRED SCHREUDER - 30pts / [4]
#Schreuder
“I remember driving back home from Germany [W. Bremen] when my agent called. He said: ‘The deal with
@AFCAjax
is done.’ I was alone and I shed a tear or two in the car. I arrived home and my girlfriend was there. It was a great moment.”
[Davy Klaassen - Inside Ajax]
#klaassen
“I knew him before Ghana. I heard about him and seen his goals. I think Ajax is becoming beneath his level. Hopefully he’ll make the jump to a big club soon. He's a machine. Very all-round and with his young age he can still improve a lot.”
[Iñaki Williams - RadioMarca]
#Kudus
Thierry Henry on the top-5
#UCL
teams ever:
“The
@AFCAjax
95 team is number 1 for me. At that age, to do what they did. I think almost all from the academy. I have to give Ajax a lot of respect for what they do all the time. That team was outstanding.”
Source:
@CBSSportsGolazo
“Jürgen Klopp recently had a nice way of saying it. The outside world always wants the transition of a team to be arranged in the blink of an eye, but it takes months for players to get used to each other and the patterns to settle in.”
[Edwin vd Sar - Ajax Life]
#Ajax
7️⃣ games till the WC break:
How many points do you think
#Ajax
wil get from these next games in
#Eredivisie
&
#UCL
combined❓
ED: Excelsior [H]
ED: RKC [A]
UCL: Liverpool [H]
UCL: Rangers [A]
ED: PSV [H]
ED: Vitesse [H]
ED: Emmen [A]
#football
#predictions
🚨According to
@KeryNews
, Newcastle United are considering sending a 2nd bid, probably their final offer to
@AFCAjax
for Edson Álvarez. The bid is expected to come in on Monday and will be ca. EUR 40m.
According to
@Hamstelaar
,
@AFCAjax
wants >EUR 50m for the Mexican player.
Some Ajax players believe Lisandro Martinez is ready to go to war with Ajax to reunite with Erik ten Hag at
#mufc
, and may potentially refuse to train if Ajax don't reach an agreement. [
@sbates_people
]
“During my childhood in London we had food and clothes, but we were poor. The journey has been incredible. When I get on the field on Wednesday, the
#UCL
anthem will sound unrealistic. I’ll get a chance to really show myself on this stage. Wow!”
[Calvin Bassey -
@telegraaf
]
1/3
“It’s a mystery why
#Kudus
does not play in midfield. It’s strange to move him around [like that]. He’s a midfielder. In the beginning he was great, really great. Then he got injured, but now he's back. Why doesn't he play in midfield?”
[Ruud Gullit - Ziggo Sport Voetbal Café]
FT: FEYENOORD - AJAX 6-0
What is there to say really…❓
Wishing all Ajax fans around the world that had to witness this the very best and try to stay hopeful❤️
#Ajax
#feyaja
#eredivisie