Dutch Eredivisie giants Ajax have announced that their youth player Noah Gesser has died following a car accident on Friday evening.
The 16-year-old had been with the club since 2018 and was due to be part of the U-17 set up for the forthcoming campaign.
A minute’s silence will be held in tribute to Gesser in practice matches involving Ajax 1 and Young Ajax on Saturday.
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In a statement released on their official website, the football club said: “Ajax has received the terrible news that Noah Gesser has passed away.
“The 16-year-old youth player died in a car accident with his brother on Friday evening.
“At the practice matches of Ajax 1 and Young Ajax this afternoon, the terrible qnews will be discussed. A minute of silence is held before the matches start and the players wear mourning bands. In addition, flags will be flown at half-mast at the Toekomst sports complex.
“We are deeply moved by this tragic event. The club wishes the loved ones all the strength in coping with this immeasurable loss.”
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