Ajax Amsterdam’s latest news includes a key transfer development as the club has loaned defender Dies Janse, 19, to FC Groningen for the 2025/2026 season. Janse remains under contract with Ajax until June 2029[1].
In league competition, Ajax recently drew 2-2 against Go Ahead Eagles. The first-half goals came from Davy Klaassen and Youri Baas, with all four goals in the match scored before halftime[1].
The club has also unveiled a special edition away kit for the upcoming SAIL event, commemorating Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, SAIL’s 50th, and Ajax’s own 125th. The kit features a unique emblem and is limited to 750 shirts[1].
On the transfer front, Ajax has been active throughout the summer window. Notable arrivals include:
- Kou Itakura from Borussia Mönchengladbach (undisclosed fee, signed August 8, 2025)
- Oscar Gloukh from Salzburg (€14.75 million, July 30, 2025)
- Raúl Moro from Real Valladolid (undisclosed fee, July 15, 2025)
- Vitezslav Jaros on loan from Liverpool (July 1, 2025)
- Lucas Rosa from Real Valladolid (undisclosed, signed in February)
- Matheus on loan from Braga (February)
- Oliver Valaker Edvardsen from Go Ahead Eagles (undisclosed, January)
- Youri Regeer from Twente (undisclosed, January)[4][6][8]
The pre-season for 2025/2026 has officially begun, with training sessions underway and several new backroom staff joining John Heitinga’s coaching team. The squad includes numerous young players expected to feature for Jong Ajax this year. The first major pre-season test will be against Hibernian[3].
Ajax remains widely recognized for its strong youth academy, rich history in European football, and continued commitment to both local and global soccer excellence[5].
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