Original retro vintage football shirt AFC Ajax 1996/97

The 1996–1997 season was a historic transition and a competitive struggle for AFC Ajax, marking the end of the glorious Louis van Gaal era. Following the implementation of the Bosman ruling and the exodus of key stars, the club struggled domestically, finishing 4th in the Eredivisie. Despite their domestic troubles, Ajax put together a gritty European run, reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals before being eliminated by Juventus. This season also marked a major milestone as Ajax moved out of the historic De Meer Stadion and into their brand-new home, the Amsterdam Arena (now known as the Johan Cruijff ArenA).

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