O'Brien to stay at Ajax
Friday, April 16, 2004
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United States midfield player John O'Brien has signed a new deal at AFC Ajax until the end of next season.
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World Cup star
The 26-year-old, who has played more than 60 games for Ajax since he signed for the club in 1998, agreed to stay until 30 June 2005. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. O'Brien played for the US at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan and has represented his country 21 times.
Title within reach
Ajax lead the Dutch first division by ten points from PSV Eindhoven and could lift their 29th championship if they win at home to RBC Roosendaal on Sunday and PSV lose.
