The first training for the 2015–16 season was held on 6 June 2015. In preparation for the new season, Ajax organized a training stage in
Neustift, Austria. The squad, with manager
Frank de Boer, remained there from 15 to 24 June. During this training stage, a friendly match was played against
Dynamo Moscow, whereupon the club then traveled back to the Netherlands, residing at De Lutte for additional training. The squad stayed there from 30 June to 5 July, when further friendly matches were played against
Nordsjælland,
Panathinaikos and
VfL Wolfsburg. Traveling to France, a further friendly match was played against
Saint-Étienne. == Player statistics ==