d that former Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has returned to coaching with the membership as he continues his restoration from a critical knee damage.
Zinchenko’s contract with the Dutch membership expired on the finish of final season, however the membership has allowed him to make use of their services to proceed his rehabilitation.
The 29-year-old Ukrainian left Arsenal in February 2026 after six years with the Premier League facet.
He joined the Gunners from Manchester Metropolis in 2019 and made 91 appearances for the membership, notching three targets and 5 assists whereas enjoying as each a left-back and a midfielder.
t within the 2025/26 season.
His time on the Metropolis Floor was minimize quick earlier than he moved to the Netherlands to affix Ajax on a short-term deal. Nevertheless, his time in Amsterdam was additionally disrupted by damage.
The Ukrainian worldwide suffered a critical knee downside throughout his second look for Ajax towards Fortuna Sittard, bringing his season to an early finish.
His contract subsequently expired on June 30, making him a free agent. The membership confirmed on social media that the previous Arsenal participant had returned to coaching with the first-team squad.
His present association just isn’t a proper enjoying contract, that means he has not but dedicated his future to the Dutch facet.
It stays to be seen whether or not Ajax will supply him a brand new contract as soon as he has regained full health.
For now, the precedence helps the skilled defender full his rehabilitation and return to aggressive soccer.
His continued presence on the membership additionally permits him to keep up his health whereas contemplating his subsequent profession transfer.
Zinchenko thanked Ajax for supporting him all through his restoration.
He additionally thanked the membership’s management, teaching workers and different workers for permitting him to proceed his rehabilitation in Amsterdam.
“I want to say an enormous thanks to Jordi Cruijff, coach Michel Sánchez and everybody at Ajax for giving me the chance to finish my rehabilitation and get again on monitor,” he stated.
“I’m really grateful to everybody on the membership for the nice and cozy welcome and unimaginable help all through this journey. It means lots to me.”