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Henderson lifts lid on Ajax exit after contract ripped up

Jordan Henderson has opened up on his departure from Ajax after the Dutch club mutually agreed to terminate his contract, allowing the former Liverpool captain to return to the Premier League with Brentford. In a heartfelt message, Henderson reflected on his 'immense pride' in representing Ajax, thanking fans and teammates for their support during a turbulent 18 months.

Ajax laugh off Porto bid and demand more than double for star player

Ajax have laughed off Porto's bid for Kenneth Taylor and are demanding more than double to even consider parting ways with the midfielder.

Real Madrid deal for Ajax wonderkid falls through over failed medical

Real Madrid declined the chance to sign Moroccan talent Abdellah Ouazane as the Spanish club didn't want to take risks after his failed medical test.

Tadic in line for shocking La Liga move

Dusan Tadic is in line to make a surprise move to La Liga following the end of his contract at Fenerbahce.

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Chelsea move quickly to strike agreement with Hato

Chelsea are reportedly pushing forward to finalise the signing of Ajax’s highly-rated defender Jorrel Hato, with the Premier League side now entering the latter stages of negotiations after reaching an agreement with the player on personal terms. While no deal has been reached between the two clubs yet, the transfer fee currently being discussed is in the region of €40 million (£35m/$47m).

Shock for Chelsea as Ajax ramp up price for wonderkid Hato

Chelsea's move for Ajax starlet Jorrel Hato has hit a roadblock as the Dutch giants have reportedly raised their asking price. Although the Blues have been in advanced talks and believed they had reached personal terms with the defender, Ajax now reportedly want up to €60 million (£52m/$70m) to sanction a transfer, complicating the potential deal this summer.

Chelsea target Hato left out of Ajax squad for Celtic friendly

Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax squad for their friendly against Celtic as Chelsea ramp up their pursuit of the Dutch defender. As talks between the Premier League club and the Amsterdam side continue, Hato’s exclusion has been interpreted as a sign that Ajax may be coming to terms with the likelihood of his departure.

Palmer blow? Chelsea team-mate wanted by PL sides amid Hato hunt

A Chelsea ace and close friend to Cole Palmer is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League teams as the Blues target Ajax star Jorrel Hato.

Chelsea closing in on Hato as Ajax starlet misses friendly against Como

After missing the friendly against Celtic, Jorrel Hato was once again left out of the Ajax squad for their match against Como, amid speculations that the Dutch defender could join Chelsea this summer. The Blues have been in taks with the Eridivisie side since the beginning of July and are now reportedly closing in on securing the 19-year-old's transfer.

Revealed: The role Chelsea want Cucurella to play in Hato deal

Chelsea reportedly want Marc Cucurella to play an important role in helping Jorrel Hato settle into the Premier League. The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of the Dutch teenage defender from Ajax, with the two clubs finally settling on a fee that surpasses the €40 million (£34m/$46m) mark. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical soon before becoming part of Enzo Maresca’s evolving Chelsea squad.

Barca lose youth academy star as 16-year-old playmaker joins Ajax

Ajax have announced the signing of young midfielder Eloi Gomez Saus from the famous La Masia academy of Barcelona.

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Reports: Ajax and Monaco leading race to sign Edson Álvarez

The Mexican midfielder is not part of West Ham United’s plans and is set to leave during this transfer window.

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Alvarez set to join Fenerbahce from West Ham as Ajax drop out

Fenerbahce are interested in Edson Alvarez and have reportedly negotiated purchase terms with West Ham after Ajax pulled out of the deal.

Ajax reach €25m Brobbey agreement as striker nears Ligue 1 transfer

Ajax look set to lose homegrown striker Brian Brobbey after on the verge of reaching a €25 million agreement with Ligue 1 side Rennes.

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Ajax & PSG in talks over midfielder transfer

Ajax are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Carlos Soler, with Luis Enrique ready to offload the midfielder after his West Ham loan spell.

Liverpool youngster signs new contract before Ajax loan

James McConnell has reportedly signed a new contract with Liverpool and will soon head off to Ajax to replace Jordan Henderson in a loan move.

Ajax wonderkid Bouwman wanted by PL and European giants

Ajax wonderkid Aaron Bouwman is reportedly attracting interest from a host of Premier League sides and a European giant.

Heitinga denies fears of Ajax sacking after Marseille humbling

Ajax’s Champions League campaign went from bad to worse on Tuesday night as they were thrashed 4-0 by Marseille at home, their second straight defeat in the competition that has piled even more pressure on their under-fire manager John Heitinga. But despite the humiliation, the Dutchman insists he is not worried about his position at the Eredivisie side.

Ten Hag tipped for surprise Eredivisie return in January

Erik ten Hag could make a sensational return to Ajax in January following his failed stint at Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch giants are under increasing pressure after a poor start under John Heitinga, with fans calling for change. While Ajax’s board are reluctant to act immediately, Ten Hag remains the standout option to steady the ship long-term.

Frequently asked questions

: Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.
: Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.
: Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.
: The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.
: Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.
: Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.
: Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.
: Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.
: Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.
: Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.
: Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.

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