Maarten Paes Openly Discusses His Ambitions at Ajax Amsterdam

Maarten Paes has embarked on a new adventure with Ajax Amsterdam in the 2026 winter transfer window. The Indonesian national team goalkeeper was signed on the last day of the transfer window for a fee of €1.25 million from FC Dallas. Paes’ arrival came after Remko Pasveer left the club to join Heracles Almelo. This situation created an opportunity for Paes to return to his career in the Netherlands. Although he is a new signing, the 27-year-old goalkeeper was not immediately the first choice. He had to wait almost three weeks before making his debut with the Dutch capital club. “From the first day, I showed my presence in meetings, training sessions, and even during matches,” said Paes. He feels that his experience in the United States is valuable. At FC Dallas, Paes was entrusted with wearing the captain’s armband and leading his teammates. “At FC Dallas, I learned a lot, including taking on a leadership role. I even became captain there.” “I think I can also be a leader at Ajax. But first, you have to earn the respect of your teammates,” he concluded. In that match, he was quite busy under the bar. The 192 cm tall goalkeeper made seven saves. One goal went into his net through a shot by Darko Nejasmic. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and Ajax took home one point. KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced facts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy comfortable reading without ads through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.