Siem de Jong

[Kowalczyk]

This guy didn't even have his own discussion thread yet. I just wrote a news report on him: he signed a contract renewal until 2013. Jim will publish the news report in a minute.

K.

[ajaxusa]

A little more than a minute, but...

Siem de Jong pens contract renewal ‘til 2013

Enjoy...

[Kowalczyk]

According to newspaper Algemeen Dagblad De Graafschap would like to land Siem de Jong on a loan deal. He is originally from De Graafschap and his brother, Luuk, is playing for them this season.

I would say... no, thanks, not a good idea.

Siem has not been great in recent months, but I do believe he is a good player. Let's keep him in the squad.

K.

[Ajax Rules]

Even if he'd be an undisputed good player, playing for De Graafschap would not be such a bad deal, not for him and not for Ajax.

Being a good player is no guarantee for being part of the Ajax line-up. Therefore, his development could benefit from a temporary move to Doetinchem.

[SPL]

He is probably too good for that lot after all he tries to play football !!!

Watching them on Sunday I know why they are called farmers, did any of them avoid a yellow card??

Siem could benefit from going out on loan though.

[Kowalczyk]

For those who missed the news: Siem de Jong broke his collarbone when he was brought down by Heracles goalkeeper Pieckenhagen. He will be out for some time.

K.

[kraz11]

it's bad

he's the best passer in the team and also scores goals
he kind of reminds me of Guti from madrid
too bad he's too slow to play against top level teams ...

[Amol]

De Jong picked up a hamstring injury while training for Jong Orange. Time for Eriksen to step up or for Lodeiro to get fit and step up.

[Kowalczyk]

Siem's goal against Excelsior: YEAH.

He's Dutch. He likes bicycles.

As for the commentary: not exactly Dutch.

K.

[Blind3]

Yeah , what he said !

[Pride of Amsterdam]

Yeah , what he said !

You're confused?

He's Dutch... Dutch people and their bicyles... doesn't need explanation I think.

And he scores with a.... bicycle kick.

[Blind3]

Wasn't a comment on Kowalczyk , whom I've met and whose english is better than mine, but on the presenter announcing the goal.

[Rooie]

Signed a contract extension today, new 4-year contract (2015).

[afcajax73]

I'm quite suprised that hes signed up for this long. Its looking like he might do a fair bit of bench warming this seaon. But much respect for him if hes after fighting for a spot. good lad!

[JuanShoe]

Where should Siem actually play? Struggle to actually see a lot of games but he seems to be played in different positions each time I see him.

[rjf1]

That may be the point -- he can be slotted in wherever needed as the occasion arises. Kind of like a utility infielder in baseball.

[Michael_B]

Jup. Sucks he is never any good in any position actually. Spot on the bench looks to be his best position.

[ajaxcolombia]

I think his best position is the false nine role really which he played actually well at the end of last season. By the way, what exactly what he was playing when he had his good run of form with martin jol durgin the 2009-2010 season??

[Philippe]

Bad news : Siem out for several weeks.

[kezme44]

bad news?

[Manneken Pis]

bad news?

LOL

[Philippe]

Mounir fans are back.

[Dave the mac]

No one's mentioned this...Siem de Jong is Ajax’s new captain.
Good choice I'd say.

[souras84]

That means he will be a starter. OK!!! In what position???

[acab]

I hope we sell him. Never liked the guy. Too slow for a midfielder, too weak for a CF. All in all= good for nothing.