Ajax loan Van Axel Dongen to SC Heerenveen | OneFootball

As Voetbal International previously reported, Ajax’s Amourricho van Axel Dongen will play for SC Heerenveen next season.

Ajax are letting the 20-year-old winger leave on loan. This is a loan deal without an option to buy, meaning he will return to Amsterdam next summer.

Heerenveen had been on Van Axel Dongen’s trail for some time. He had several conversations with manager Robin Veldman, who previously worked with him during his time as a youth coach at Ajax. Veldman hopes to get Van Axel Dongen, whose contract with Ajax runs until the summer of 2027, back on track in Friesland after injuries have previously blighted his progress.

“Loaning Amourricho to SC Heerenveen is a good deal for all parties,” said technical director Alex Kroes on the club website on Tuesday evening. “The most important thing is that Amourricho will get playing time at the highest level. This arrangement is a great opportunity and will help him take the next step in his development.”

Heerenveen’s technical manager Johan Hansma said of the move, “With Amourricho, we add speed, creativity, and depth to our squad. He’s a two-footed winger who can play on either flank. We know he hasn’t played much due to injuries. Together with the coaching staff, we’ll do everything we can to get him back to match fitness.”

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield