AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax

http://www.ajax.nl
https://www.linkedin.com/company/afc-ajax/

AFC Ajax, publicly owned and headquartered in the Netherlands, was founded in 1900 and operates with approximately 830 employees. The company reported $201.4M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in spectator sports, operating as a Dutch football club based in Amsterdam.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1900

Headcount

821

Headquarters

Netherlands

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On May 2, 2026, reports indicated that Arsenal is considering strengthening its left wing by pursuing AFC Ajax winger Mika Godts, who is reportedly open to a transfer. Earlier the same day, Godts addressed speculation regarding a potential summer move, following strong links to Arsenal and other European clubs. This interest emerged after an impressive breakthrough campaign in the Netherlands, with scouts from teams including Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United reportedly attending Ajax’s 2-0 Eredivisie victory over NAC Breda on April 28, 2026.

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AFC Ajax offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. AFC Ajax's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and search, social, and retail media.

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AFC Ajax's revenues were $201.4M in 2025. Caretta Research has split AFC Ajax's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is search, display and digital publishing, which represents 100% of AFC Ajax's revenue.

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May

27th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Ajax close to agreement with Michel over becoming new head coach – reports

According to ESPN in the Netherlands, Dutch giants Ajax are currently closing in on a full contractual agreement to name Míchel as their new manager. The 50-year-old Spanish tactician has emerged as the clear, preferred choice of the newly appointed Amsterdam technical director, Jordi Cruyff, this summer.

May

17th

2026

09:26

LIVE Eredivisie: droomstart Volendam, NEC virtueel op derde plek, Twente maakt gelijk tegen PSV, Ajax worstelt

De laatste speelronde in de Eredivisie staat op het programma. Nog niet alle kaarten zijn geschud. FC Twente, NEC en Ajax strijden nog om de derde plek die recht geeft op het spelen van de voorronde van de Champions League.

May

16th

2026

05:46

Jordi Cruyff eyes two Barcelona outcasts as Ajax seek experienced goalkeeper

The FC Barcelona team underwent a generational change in the last summer transfer window as they signed the Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who is now set to be the Catalan side’s defender between the sticks for some years to come.

May

16th

2026

01:00

Ajax pull out of race to sign Ter Stegen as he is set to return to Barcelona – reports

According to Mundo Deportivo, Ajax have pulled out of the race to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with the Dutch club no longer considering him a summer target. Although they appreciate his experience, leadership and distribution, his salary makes any move difficult for Ajax.

May

8th

2026

07:26

Chuba Akpom opens up on Ajax struggles as Ipswich promotion seals permanent transfer

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom has admitted that his time at AFC Ajax was one of the most difficult periods of his career, Soccernet.ng reports. The Ipswich Town striker revealed that the instability inside the Dutch club affected both his confidence and performances.

Soccernet Nigeria

May

8th

2026

03:50

Fabrizio Romano clarifies Arne Slot and Ajax news

Ajax’s search for a new head coach has already sparked plenty of noise around Liverpool boss Arne Slot, with Fabrizio Romano now providing clarity. Reports in the Netherlands claimed Ajax had held talks and “made enquiries” over Slot as they look for a long-term manager.

May

8th

2026

01:00

Positive update for Arsenal despite Bayern also monitoring 17-goal transfer target

Arsenal look to have been given a positive update on their transfer pursuit of Ajax winger Mika Godts, despite Bayern Munich also being interested. For now, it seems that although Godts is on Bayern’s radar, he’s not considered a priority target, or even in the top three names they have in mind for that position, according to Christian Falk in his latest CF Bayern Insider column.

May

6th

2026

15:41

Battle heats up among European giants for young talent – Zamin.uz, 06.05.2026

Mika Godts, the young forward shining at Ajax, has become the center of attention for European giants. Reports are increasing that the Belgian talent may continue his career at a top club in the near future.

May

5th

2026

14:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Homeland calls again – Arne Slot on Ajax’s list

Ajax have reportedly taken a bold step in their search for a new head coach, making an approach for Arne Slot, who is currently in charge of Liverpool. The move comes as technical director Jordi Cruijff steps up efforts to find a long-term replacement and reshape the club’s sporting direction.

Mozzart Sport Kenya

May

5th

2026

12:50

Akpom Seals Permanent Ipswich Move After Promotion Trigger

Nigerian-born striker, Chuba Akpom will become a permanent Ipswich Town player on 1 July 2026 after the club triggered a mandatory clause in his loan deal with Ajax following promotion to the Premier League. Chuba Akpom is set to sign a three-year contract that will keep him at Portman Road until 2029, with the clause reportedly worth more than €9 million (£7 million).

May

5th

2026

12:28

Arne Slot’s son spotted liking Instagram post about his father’s Liverpool future before deleting it amid speculation

As discussion around Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool continued after the 3–2 defeat to Manchester United, attention moved quickly to an Instagram post linking him with Dutch giants Ajax, after his son Joep was seen liking the post before later removing it as the clip circulated among supporters.

The Times of India

May

5th

2026

08:21

Barcelona among top clubs who scouted 20-year-old Ajax attacking prodigy – report

With Marcus Rashford unlikely to be signed permanently in the summer, FC Barcelona are scouring the market for a left-winger to add to the squad. A plethora of names have been mentioned as potential targets for the La Liga leaders, one of whom happens to be Mika Godts of AFC Ajax .

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