AFC Ajax has published a video tribute marking 70 years of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, a milestone the club is celebrating this week. Simultaneously, new signings Sofyan Amrabat and Viktor Tsyhankov made their training ground debuts in the build-up to the important match against PSV, as reported by english.ajax.nl.
CEO Menno Geelen emphasized the competition's importance to the club. "The VriendenLoterij Eredivisie and its clubs have played a important role in everything Ajax stands for and in the successes we have been so proud to celebrate," Geelen said. "We are incredibly grateful for everything the competition has given us and Dutch football as a whole."
How is the preparation for PSV going?
This week's training sessions gained extra attention due to the presence of two new players. Sofyan Amrabat stepped onto the training pitch for the first time just two days after signing his contract. The midfielder had been in contact with technical director Jordi Cruijff about a potential move since April. "He told me about Ajax’s plans. It was a great story. We stayed in touch throughout the entire period," Amrabat said about his conversations with Cruijff.
Viktor Tsyhankov was also present for the first group training session of the week. Both players are working on their fitness and integration into the squad for the upcoming top-of-the-table clash. Ajax currently sits fourth in the Eredivisie with seven points from three matches. The team has scored eight goals and conceded two, resulting in a goal difference of plus six. The full standings are available online.
What does the Eredivisie mean to Ajax?
The club's video message highlights the long and successful relationship with the Dutch top flight. The club stresses how the league has contributed to talent development and European successes.
The current league start shows that bond. With two wins and a draw, Ajax has laid a solid foundation. The team is, however, five points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar, clarifying the challenge for the coming months. Recent form reads WDW, following a 2-0 win at PEC Zwolle two weeks ago and a 0-4 victory at Telstar last Sunday.
Who scored recently for Ajax?
In the 0-4 win at Telstar, goals came from four different players. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Tolu and Marcos Leonardo all found the net. This spread of goalscorers is a positive sign for the manager and staff. It shows the attacking threat comes from multiple sources, making it difficult for opponents.
Amrabat's arrival is expected to further strengthen the midfield balance. His experience and playing style are seen as a key addition for the important matches ahead. The squad for the coming season can be found on our squad page.
What is Ajax's upcoming schedule?
After this week's training, focus shifts entirely to the upcoming league fixtures. The next official match is an away game against FC Twente, scheduled for November 8, 2026. Twente currently sits eighth in the table. All upcoming matches are listed in the fixtures calendar.
Preparation for that match begins now, with the integration of new faces as a central focus. The training debuts of Amrabat and Tsyhankov mark the start of that preparation phase. Ajax plays away against FC Twente on November 8, 2026.
