AFC Ajax remains in the news with various developments surrounding the club. Kaj Sierhuis, a former Ajax player, recently spoke about Japan's new captain, Ko Itakura. Sierhuis, who knows Itakura well from their time at FC Groningen, emphasized that Itakura is a role model and a social guy who is always focused on his sport. This provides an interesting perspective on the impact of Ajax players on the international stage. Additionally, Zakaria Aboukhlal revealed that he had the option to join Ajax in 2017 but ultimately chose PSV due to Ibrahim Afellay. This illustrates how significant Ajax is in the choices of young players. Furthermore, Perr Schuurs has passed his medical examination at NEC and will soon sign a contract. The Ajax Women are parting ways with three players whose contracts are expiring, marking a new phase for the team. Finally, Marijn Beuker was seen posing with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the new third shirt of AFC Ajax, highlighting the club's international connections.