Kian, congratulations.
You first goal for Ajax. How does that feel? It still has to land, but... ...it feels really good. Can you describe it?
You were also important when conquering the ball. He got the ball and
I was behind him. I touched the ball once, and when
I did it again it ended up at Bergwijn. Then I just sprinted to the goal... ...I wa completely free and Berwijn passed
me the ball and I shot it into the corner. You had some time to think
about it, didn't you? I just knew I had to stay calm,
pick a corner and keep an eye on it. For a second I thought it was going to bounce
from the post, but luckily it went in. And then into the corner.
- Yeah. I was talking about it earlier.
A friend told me I was going to score today... ...and Chuba said it too. Carlos said I wouldn't, so I went to
stick my tongue out to him. You scored with your left foot.
- Yes... ...I think I am better at shooting
with my left than my right. Wonderful, your first goal for Ajax.
You played well, how did you think it went? I think it went fine.
We were in total control... ...expect for a few moments
in the first half. The pressing stands out too.
What is the plan behind that? High.
Getting the ball to one of the centers.. ...and then we have to press. How are you doing?
I feel like you're doing great. Yes, after NAC I sustained an
injury on my shoulder... ...so I couldn't join last week. But besides that I'm feeling good
under this coach and with the team. You qualified for the Europa League.
How important is that for you and for Ajax? It's very important for Ajax
and for me too, of course. Both financially and sportive. We want to play on the highest level,
and for now that's the Europa League... ...so we want to do as good as we can. It has a new layout. What do you think of
that and what do you look forward to the most? It's a league now, right?
I'll see what happens. A lot of matches,
eight opponents. Is there an opponent you would
look forward to playing against? I haven't checked who we
could draw. You can finish today with
a lovely feeling. What will the upcoming week look like?
No Klassieker unfortunately. Unfortunately not,
but a bit of rest is also nice. I have a week off now, so I will take all the
rest I can get and then we go again. How important is it that you are showing
you're heading in the right direction? Very important, also for the fans.
It's been a tough couple of years. But I really think we are heading in the
right direction and we have to keep pushing. You'll reminisce for a week.
- Yes. Will you celebrate your first goal?
- I don't think so. You have to go to Carlos again.
- I already did. What did he say?
- He said... That he was happy for you.
- He was happy for me... ...and that he was just saying
the opposite of what would happen. Your friend and Chuba can say you
will score more often, right? Yes, for sure.