Ajax strengthens its youth coaches staff with Bote Talsma, FC Groningen announces through official channels. Talsma will remain employed by the Pride of the North, where he coaches the Under-16, and then makes the switch to Sports Complex De Toekomst. It is not yet clear exactly what position Talsma will hold in Amsterdam. The youth coach is going to sign a multi-year contract with Ajax.
Talsma was employed by FC Groningen for the past twelve years. “Bote is a more than valued, committed and knowledgeable colleague”, says head of training Peter Jeltema on the club website. “It is therefore a pity that he is going to leave the club, but on the other hand, there is also a great adventure waiting for him. We have proven at FC Groningen before that it is not only about growth and development for players. also for employees of the club and in this specific case to Bote. “
FC Groningen does not seem to blame Talsma for leaving for Ajax. “We can be proud of that together, but it is mainly the merit of Bote himself”, says Jeltema. “He always has the urge to develop and improve. This has not gone unnoticed. We now deliver a FC Groningen man to a top club in a different way. It is very much to him and we wish Bote every success in the further course of the event. of his career. ”
Talsma himself explains his choice for Ajax. “I look back on a wonderful time in which I worked with great pleasure with players and colleagues. From this summer I will face a new challenge at Ajax, which I am looking forward to. It is also a new adventure for us as a family. that time I will do my very best, together with my colleagues, to help the boys in the training with their football development. I am grateful to the club for the opportunities it has given me and I am proud of the development that the training of FC Groningen has given me. has gone through the past few years. “
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