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Ahead of Contract Signing: Ajax Snags U19 Star Heerkens

7/7/2025

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Ajax has secured a personal agreement with 19-year-old goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens, fresh off his triumph at the U19 European Championship with the Netherlands. Currently with Sparta Prague, Heerkens is set to sign a five-year contract, stepping in as a backup for Vitezslav Jaros. A deal worth approximately two million euros is expected to finalize this week.

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Ajax has secured a personal agreement with 19-year-old goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens, fresh off his triumph at the U19 European Championship with the Netherlands. Currently with Sparta Prague, Heerkens is set to sign a five-year contract, stepping in as a backup for Vitezslav Jaros. A deal worth approximately two million euros is expected to finalize this week.