So the end of the season ended up being a disappointment to most Ajax fans, the club finished in the bottom half of the table, and the semi finals of the world club trophy was the main highlight of the campaign. Lacazette and Aubameyang were sold to make way for Mitchell and Florin, and although both have plenty of career in front of them there was a notable drop in results. But having made the end of the season and retaining elite league status. Season 3 beckons. The return of K_Pierie and C_Eiting from excellent development league campaigns sees them take first cover at central defence and anchorman respectively. The latter meaning Harry Winks gets a move into the sunshine with Olympiakos. There are a trio of 18 year olds heading to the development league this season which they are expected to shine in.

The emergence of S_V_Der_Sloot as a world class centre half sees him take the captains arm band at just 17 years old. The money can’t buy man set to lead for years to come, and Lucas Moura taking VC to ensure leadership at both ends of the park.

The focus in pre season has very much been passing, passing, passing as Ajax continue their goal of total football, and the expectation that anyone pulling o; the jersey is comfortable on the ball with both feet in any part of the pitch. The clubs scouting network was working hard in the off season, and A_Ahmedov a out and out number 9 was unearthed playing in South Africa, the 25 year old Bulgarian coming in for a £111m has seen him given the nickname Nelson by his team mates.

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