Together with Jorge Sánchez, we get on a boat to travel the Amsterdam canals. The Mexican and his family have gotten used to their new surroundings in the Netherlands. He talks to us about his life as an Ajax player. "I have fought really hard to get here."
Jorge Sánchez is the second Mexican player ever at Ajax. The wingback has signed a contract until 2026. In Amsterdam he is immediately welcomed by his good friend and teammate at the national team, Edson Álvarez.
Ajax often kept possession against FC Union Berlin, but simply failed to create many opportunities. The Germans organised their positions well and this presented John Heitinga's team with some difficulty. Defender Calvin Bassey said as much afterwards. "We were too wide, especially in the first half."
John Heitinga's European coaching debut remained goalless on Thursday night. Ajax and FC Union Berlin did not manage to score in the Johan Cruyff ArenA: 0-0. This means the teams will settle the score next week in East Germany.