Luis Suarez to captain Ajax Amsterdam

Ajax manager Martin Jol has appointed Luis Suarez to be the side’s captain for the Eredivisie season.

The Uruguayan is one of the key players at the Dutch side, which he ed from FC Groningen in 2007. Since, he scored no less than 39 goals in 65 appearances.

Belgian Thomas Vermaelen wore the captain’s ribbon last season, but his departure to Arsenal left Jol with the task of finding a replacement.

“Luis is one of the most important players and is very involved. Both on and off the pitch he has impressed me in the last few weeks,” Jol explained his decision.