Ajax confronts salary‑cap challenges while seeking consistent wins

Ajax secured a 2‑0 victory over Shelbourne FC in Brandt's debut, with Daley Blind and Owen Wijndal highlighted for their performances. Despite the win, the team’s defence remains a concern, and coach Míchel Sánchez’s line‑up choices continue to be debated.

Technical director Jordi Cruijff faces pressure to generate over €40 million in player sales this summer to meet the club’s salary‑cap limits. Critics note that recent signings such as Caio Henrique and Marcos Leonardo may strain the wage structure, prompting worries about the financial sustainability of Ajax’s transfer strategy.