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Tainio signed a one-year contract on the very same day after he was released by Sunderland.

At Ajax, he rejoined his former Tottenham coach, Martin Jol.

He made his Ajax debut on 11 September 2010, playing the last five minutes as a substitute for Demy de Zeeuw in a 2-0 victory over Willem II.

He also made appearance in the 2010-11 Champions League, playing the last 21 minutes against Real Madrid in the 2-0 away loss match in the group stage.

After making only 5 official appearances while with Ajax, Tainio accepted an offer from Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.