Ex-Ajax man who also played for Benfica admits it wasn't his best spell | OneFootball

Jan Vertonghen revealed that the period he spent at Benfica was not the "best phase" of his sports career. The former central defender represented Ajax and the Clube da Luz, the two teams that face each other in the Champions League this Tuesday, November 25th.

The former central defender, an international for the Belgian national team, gave an interview to 'Ajax Showtime', where he discussed the match between his two former clubs. He began by pointing out the similarities that exist between the Amsterdam and Lisbon clubs, due to the size and pressure that exist.

"They are the biggest clubs in their respective countries and have the best academies. They play in fantastic cities and have demanding fans. It's not fun to lose; it feels much better when you win," Jan Vertonghen, former central defender of Benfica, began to explain.

Jan Vertonghen's connection with Ajax - Benfica does not end with the fact that he represented both clubs. The player was also coached by José Mourinho when he was at Tottenham, and he also had a word for the Benfica coach: "He knows how to win, especially in tournaments of this kind. Ajax needs to take advantage of the few opportunities they will have."

Finally, the former Belgian central defender spoke about his time at the Lisbon club, which he represented between 2020 and 2022: "It was not the best phase, but I have good memories. Both from Benfica and from my time in Lisbon."

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