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Ajax signs deal with Indonesian football association to train youth in Ajax style

Ajax has entered a strategic partnership with the Indonesian Football Association to implement the club's youth development methodology across Indonesia. This collaboration aims to improve local football training standards and marks the first time Ajax has partnered directly with a national football federation.

Dutch football club Ajax has officially partnered with the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) to implement a comprehensive youth development program. This initiative aims to introduce the renowned Ajax training methodology to players across Indonesia, leveraging the club's expertise in nurturing young talent to help address existing challenges within the nation's football structure. PSSI president Erick Thohir highlighted the importance of this collaboration as a way to elevate the sport, which serves as the most popular discipline in the country.

Ajax general director Menno Geelen expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that Indonesia represents a significant market with immense potential and a deep passion for football. While the Amsterdam-based club has established similar partnerships with teams in nations such as Japan and Mexico, this agreement marks the first time Ajax has collaborated directly with a national football association. The program seeks to bolster global knowledge sharing while maintaining the club's prestigious reputation for elite talent development.

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