Zinchenko trains with Ajax as he recovers from injury

Summarised from Evening Standard's report · Updated 22 Oct, 05:50 · Archive

Former Arsenal midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko is training with Ajax while recovering from a season-ending knee injury.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is training with Ajax as he recovers from a season-ending knee injury sustained during a loan spell with the Dutch club. The Ukrainian midfielder left Arsenal in February this year after six years with the club, having joined from Manchester City in 2019. He made 69 appearances for the Gunners, scoring twice, and could operate as either a midfielder or left-back.

Zinchenko joined Ajax on a short-term deal during the 2025/26 season but suffered a knee injury in his second game against Fortuna Sittard. He was quickly recalled after struggling to hold down a first-team place and his contract expired at the end of June. Ajax have now confirmed that the 29-year-old will remain at their training base to complete his rehabilitation, though he is not on a formal contract. Whether he will be offered fresh terms remains unclear.

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• Former Arsenal star's next club revealed as statement releasedVersatile midfielder left the capital earlier this yearEvening Standard · 21 Oct, 18:10

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