Ajax talent Jano amazed by first-team welcome: 'I'm really surprised'

Spanish midfielder Jano, on loan at Jong Ajax, has impressed in 14 Keuken Kampioen Divisie matches and trained with the first team, praising the club's integration of young talent.

Jano Monserrate, a Spanish midfielder signed by Ajax last summer to develop at Jong Ajax, has settled well in Amsterdam after six months. He has made 14 appearances in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, scoring twice and providing three assists, while also training regularly with the first team.

Speaking to Spanish media outlet Marca, Jano expressed surprise at how welcoming Ajax's senior players have been. "From the first day I noticed how warm and friendly the first-team players are," he said. "Ajax has a strong tradition with their own youth academy: they try to integrate young players quickly into the group so they feel comfortable and can contribute as soon as possible."

Jano highlighted several first-team players who impressed him, including Marc ter Stegen, Davy Klaassen, Julian Brandt, and younger talents Jorthy Mokio and Abdellah Ouazane. He is working towards a senior debut and remains committed to Ajax, though he acknowledged his family remains in Spain.