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Nicolas Tagliafico will sign a new contract with Olympique Lyon, L’Équipe reports. The Argentine will soon sign a two-year contract.“It’s very good news for Olympique Lyon,” report the
Ajax have confirmed the transfer of Dutch U19 international and former Sparta Prague goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens.
Rotherham United are closing in on the signing of ex-Ajax defender Ar'jany Martha from Beerschot, Football League World understands
HLN are reporting that NAC Breda have enquired about Anderlecht midfielder Mats Rits. The 32-year-old has played for Carl Hoefkens in the past and would certainly bring some extra experience and
Ajax have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens from Sparta Prague. The Dutch youth international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, keeping him at the Amsterdam club until 30 June 2030.
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Celtic can still take "lots of positives" out of their friendly with Ajax despite losing 5-1, says Brendan Rodgers, although the manager stressed it is "also a reminder of the work we still have to do".
Things turned ugly during Celtic's friendly meeting with Ajax, as both sets of supporters clashed inside the stadium. The two clubs were competing in a pre-season tournament in Como when unsavoury scenes erupted between the fans in the terraces.
Ajax’s fate was still in their own hands when they were 2-1 up in the final stages against 10-man Groningen on Wednesday night. Then came Thijmen Blokzijl’s scrambled equaliser for the hosts.
Nearly 10 years on from that disappointing November night in the Europa League, Celtic meet Ajax again. Brendan Rodgers' side will face the Dutch giants in their first game of the pre-season tournament, the Como Cup, in Italy on Thursday.