Roger Hampel
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Ajax has taken a significant step in expanding its international football network by partnering with Al Bidda SC from Qatar. This partnership is a strategic addition to Ajax's existing global alliances, which include CF Pachuca (Mexico), Gamba Osaka (Japan), Athlético Paranaense (Brazil), and Sharjah FC (UAE). Leveraging the expertise of the Ajax Coaching Academy, this collaboration aims to enhance the development of youth players and promote football growth in Qatar.
Enhancing Youth Development in Qatar
The core objective of this partnership is to establish and coordinate a youth academy at Al Bidda SC based on Ajax's celebrated philosophy and methodology. This initiative aligns with Al Bidda SC's ambition to develop the best football youth academy in Qatar, nurturing talents that will eventually join their first team.
Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohamad Bin Fahad Al Thani on the Partnership Ajax Al Bidda SC
Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohamad Bin Fahad Al Thani, Vice Chairman of Al Bidda SC, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership:
"With this partnership, we are setting a strong and solid foundation towards creating the best local club football youth academy in Qatar. This will help foster great talents who will move up to join our first team. Ajax’s academy is one of the best, if not the best, in the world. They have been doing it for a long time and have produced global talents and legends. This will positively impact our players, coaches, and administrators at the club, and of course, the development of Qatari football in general."
Ajax's Commitment to Football Development in Qatar
Beyond establishing a youth academy, Ajax will engage in various football activities aimed at broader football development in Qatar. These initiatives will be implemented in the short term, reflecting Ajax's commitment to fostering football excellence globally.
Alex Kroes on the Global Expansion
Alex Kroes, Technical Director of Ajax, highlighted the significance of this new alliance:
"We are delighted to expand our international football network through this partnership. The global interest in Ajax's football expertise is enormous, and we are convinced that, in Al Bidda SC, we have found a partner with the same vision as Ajax. In the coming years, we will make every effort to set up a strong youth academy, which should ultimately ensure a constant flow of youth players to the first team. It is also great that we can implement our football philosophy on a broader scale in the country. We have noticed a huge demand for this and are looking forward to these activities."
Strengthening Global Football Network
This partnership not only strengthens Ajax's presence in the Middle East but also underscores the club's commitment to sharing its football knowledge and fostering talent globally. By collaborating with clubs across different continents, Ajax is setting a precedent for international cooperation in football development.
Conclusion
The partnership between Ajax and Al Bidda SC marks a pivotal moment for both clubs. For Al Bidda SC, it is a step towards achieving their goal of establishing the premier youth academy in Qatar. For Ajax, it represents another opportunity to extend their renowned football philosophy and methodology on a global scale. This collaboration promises to bring significant benefits to players, coaches, and the broader football community in Qatar.
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