Tag: Ajax
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Chelsea happy to outbid Leverkusen for Ajax goalkeeper
Chelsea remain interested in Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Cameroon No1 is viewed at Chelsea as a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Voetbal International says Bayer Leverkusen is entering a tug of war with Chelsea and has offered €20m for Onana. But Chelsea are still in the picture and are ready to offer Ajax around €30m.…
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I played my best football at Ajax – Pius Ikedia
Former Super Eagles player Pius Ikedia has revealed he enjoyed the best part of his professional career at Eredivisie giants Ajax. Playing at Cote d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas at that time, the pint-sized winger was signed by the former European champions on the back of an impressive display at the 1999 Fifa U20 World Cup. At…
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Van Gaal declares Chelsea signing ‘special player’
Former Ajax coach Louis van Gaal has no doubts about the quality of new Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech. Ziyech officially becomes a Chelsea player on July 1 and Van Gaal, who managed Ajax between 1991 and 1997, believes the Moroccan offers more than just an attacking threat. “He has developed tremendously at Ajax. Not so…
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BREAKING: Eredivisie officially ends season, Ajax denied title
Eredivisie, highest echelon of professional football in the Netherlands has ended the league’s season, as Ajax is denied the title, without promotion or relegation of clubs. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the decision was made by the KNVB, the Dutch football association on Friday following a club vote after the federation stated that it was not an…
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EPL: Ziyech completes move to Stamford Bridge
Ajax star, Hakim Ziyech, has now signed a five-year deal with Chelsea. The Blues triggered a £37million release clause in the Moroccan’s contract and on Sunday evening, they announced personal terms have been agreed. Frank Lampard is already working on his squad ahead of next season, with the likes of Pedro and Willian expected to…
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The street footballer to become Chelsea’s next big-money signing
From captaining a club in crisis in his early twenties through to shining on Europe’s biggest stage, Hakim Ziyech has experienced much on his journey from street footballer to becoming Chelsea’s latest signing. The Dutch-born Morocco midfielder is poised to head to London this summer after Chelsea agreed a fee with Ajax that could rise…
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Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Ajax midfielder
Ajax midfielder, Hakim Ziyech, has reportedly reached an oral agreement with Chelsea. The 26-year-old’s future at Johan Cruijff Arena remains uncertain ahead of the 2020/21 season. Ziyech has been impressive for Ajax since he joined the club from Twente in 2016. According to De Telegraaf, Chelsea and the Moroccan international already has a verbal agreement…
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Daley Blind diagnosed with heart problem
Ajax and Netherlands defender Daley Blind has been diagnosed with a heart condition after suffering from dizziness during the Champions League game against Valencia on 10 December. The ex-Manchester United player, 29, has missed the last two matches of the year and will not rejoin training in January as he continues his recovery. Ajax said…
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Why I’m joining Juventus – De Ligt
Ajax defender, Matthijs de Ligt has revealed why he had chosen Juventus ahead of other clubs. De Ligt said that as a boy, he dreamed of being with Cristiano Ronaldo and he even owned a United shirt with the Portuguese star’s name on the back. Ronaldo, after Portugal’s win over Netherlands, had told De Ligt…
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Ajax extend coach Ten Hag’s contract till June 2022
Ajax Amsterdam have extended coach Erik ten Hag’s contract till the end of June 2022 after he guided the Dutch side to a league and cup double as well as the semi-finals of the Champions League. “I’m really happy. We had a good season and I want to build on that,” he told the club’s…