AFC Ajax has developed a new talent: Mohamed Abdalla. The 16-year-old midfielder made his debut for Jong Ajax and has expressed his ambition. Abdalla is the second-youngest debutant ever for Jong Ajax and joins an illustrious list that includes Ryan Gravenberch, Kenneth Taylor, and Sean Steur. In an exclusive interview with Ajax Showtime, Abdalla expresses his ambition. 'This is a very nice moment for me and my family. My debut in professional football, I'm very happy with that. But we have to move on and aim for more, I want to add', sounds Abdalla directly ambitious. Abdalla reacts enthusiastically when he hears that only Emre Ünüvar was younger when he debuted for Jong Ajax. 'Then I'll probably end up in a nice list. I'm happy with that, but as I just said: on to more.' Abdalla made his debut six minutes before the end of official playing time for Abdellah Ouazane during the won match against Jong AZ. The midfielder, who came from PSV, was transferred to Jong Ajax in the winter break and is now a permanent part of Willem Weijs' selection. 'I think this fits well with my development. I was promoted to O19 last summer and I think I've shown my qualities there and proven that I can take a step up', says Abdalla. Abdalla has his goals for this season clearly in mind. 'One of my goals for this season is to become a starter for Jong Ajax; make many more minutes. And then hopefully debut in Ajax 1 soon', he concludes determinedly. Mohamed Abdalla is a talent to keep an eye on. His debut for Jong Ajax is a step in the right direction and he has expressed his ambition. It remains to be seen how his career will progress. Abdalla's development is a positive development for AFC Ajax. It is clear that the club has an eye for talent and gives young players the chance to develop. This is a good thing for the future of the club. AFC Ajax can be proud of the fact that they have developed a new talent. Mohamed Abdalla is a player who can play an important role in the future of the club.
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AFC Ajax Develops Talent: Mohamed Abdalla Makes Debut
AFC Ajax has developed a new talent: Mohamed Abdalla. The 16-year-old midfielder made his debut for Jong Ajax and has expressed his ambition. Read the exclusive interview with Abdalla on Ajax Showtime
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