Emanuelson earns Ajax deal
Friday, June 17, 2005
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AFC Ajax have rewarded Dutch youth international midfielder Urby Emanuelson with a contract until 2008.
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On the up
The 19-year-old left-sided player's previous deal was due to expire next summer. Emanuelson made his first-team debut for Ajax in the UEFA Cup match against AJ Auxerre on 24 February, and has played five games since.
International recognition
The youngster is with the Netherlands Under-20 squad at the FIFA World Youth Championship being played on home soil. Two days ago, Emanuelson made the first goal and scored the second in a 3-0 group-stage victory against Australia.