Vaessen spills on Ajax-Groningen chaos as Tsygankov slips away

Vaessen on that Ajax-Groningen chaos

Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen has opened up about the infamous 2–2 draw with Ajax that cost your club the title last season, and he didn't hold back. "Klaassen gave me knees in my balls, Brobbey grabbed me," Vaessen said, recounting the mayhem from May 14, 2025. He also claimed Henderson and Wijndal were involved in the confrontations, adding he's been unfairly "portrayed as anti-Ajax" since that night (1) (3).

Tsygankov slips away to Trabzonspor

Ajax look to have lost the race for Viktor Tsygankov. The Girona winger is reportedly heading to Trabzonspor, with the Turkish club's offer outbidding what Amsterdam put on the table. The 26-year-old Ukrainian won't be adding flair to your attack (2).

Ter Stegen links emerge

Reports from Spain claim Ajax are interested in bringing Marc-André ter Stegen from Barcelona. New coach Míchel reportedly wants the German goalkeeper, though no details on fee or Barça's willingness to sell are confirmed (4).

Sources

  • 1. voetbalzone.nl — Etienne Vaessen: ‘Ik word neergezet als anti-Ajax, maar…’
  • 2. voetbalprimeur.nl — 'Ajax tast mis in Spanje: Turkse aanbieding overtreft die van Amsterdammers'
  • 3. voetbalprimeur.nl — Vaessen: 'Klaassen gaf knietjes in mijn ballen, Brobbey pakte mij vast'
  • 4. fichajes.net — El Ajax de Míchel quiere sacar a Ter Stegen del Barça
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