AFC Ajax has signed a football partnership with Navbahor Namangan, a club from the Uzbekistan Super League. Navbahor is a regular participant in the competition and reached the eighth finals of the AFC Champions League in 2023/24. With a strong focus on talent development in the Namangan region and a large, passionate fan base, the club closely aligns with Ajax's vision for football development. Akram Dedabaev, vice president of Navbahor, is proud of the agreement with Ajax. He says that Ajax's proven football philosophy and methodology will take a big step in the development of football talent in their region. Navbahor joins Ajax's international football network, which includes clubs from Mexico, Austria, Italy, Spain, Greece, the UAE, and Japan. Marijn Beuker, Director of Football at Ajax, is also pleased with the collaboration. He says that Ajax wants to contribute to the development of football in Uzbekistan, a country that is participating in the World Cup for the first time this month. In the coming years, Ajax will help set up a training structure that constantly develops players for Navbahor's first team. The partnership between AFC Ajax and Navbahor Namangan is an important step in the further expansion of Ajax's international presence. Ajax is proud to contribute to the development of football in Uzbekistan. The club from Amsterdam has previously signed partnerships with clubs from other countries, but this collaboration with Navbahor is unique. Navbahor is a club with a rich history and a great passion for football. The club has a strong focus on talent development and a large, passionate fan base. The partnership between AFC Ajax and Navbahor Namangan is a win-win situation for both clubs. Ajax can share its football philosophy and methodology with Navbahor, while Navbahor can benefit from Ajax's experience and knowledge. The future looks positive for both clubs.