The terrible news has been confirmed by the Dutch club
Ajax have announced that youth player Noah Gesser has died following a car crash on Friday evening.
The 16-year-old had been with the Amsterdam club for three years and was due to feature in their Under-17s side in the season ahead.
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statement posted to Ajax's official website confirmed the sad news, and that a minute's silence will be held before all friendly matches involving Ajax I and Young Ajax sides on Saturday afternoon.
Flags at the club's Toekomst sports complex will also be flown at half-mast.
https://twitter.com/FootballJOE/status/1421411846330986496
"Ajax has received the terrible news that Noah Gesser has passed away.
"The 16-year-old youth player died in a car accident with his brother on Friday evening.
"At the practice matches of Ajax 1 and Young Ajax this afternoon, the terrible news will be discussed. A minute of silence is held before the matches start and the Ajax players wear mourning bands. In addition, flags will be flown at half-mast at the Toekomst sports complex.
"Ajax is deeply moved by this tragic event. The club wishes the loved ones all the strength in coping with this immeasurable loss."
