2023-05-30 13:45:51
the season of Ajax It has been a real disaster and the first consequence has arrived today. A’s teammsterdam published a statement this morning announcing the march of Edwin van der SarCEO of Ajax.
Thanks for everything, Edwin ♥️
You embraced the role of CEO with the same vision that defined your days as a player. We are forever grateful for that. Once an Ajax legend, always an Ajax legend.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 30, 2023
According to reports in the Dutch press, Van der Sar has not been dismissed but it was he who resigned as CEO. The legendary Dutch goalkeeper, who took over in 2016, no longer sees a future for himself as Ajax leader: “After almost 11 years on the board, I am exhausted. It doesn’t feel good to have to make imminent decisions about the future. of this beautiful club. Hence my decision to stop now”, Edwin Van der Sar said in a statement on Tuesday, announcing that he is leaving Ajax.
A message for you ❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/dHjwYXXYod
— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) May 30, 2023
“We wanted Edwin to stay, but he already made his decision. We have to respect that. The last season does not reflect the entire period that he has been in charge of Ajax. The club has been very successful, has seen a lot of growth and has gained international exposure,” said the chairman of the supervisory board, Pier Eringa.
An unprecedented institutional and sports crisis
Ajax is in a major institutional and sporting crisis. the march of Mark Overmars as director of football affairs for a controversial matter of sexual harassment started the crisis in which Ajax is navigating. The coach’s walk Eric ten Hag al Manchester United It made things even more complicated. The Amsterdam club found his replacement in Alfred Schreuder although he was fired in January after a disappointing start to the season. John Heitinga He has been in charge of replacing him from January until the end of the season. In addition, the continuous departures of important players without suitable replacements have contributed to the poor results of the team.
The 22/23 season is over.#tweaja pic.twitter.com/c1XOqKvx3C
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 28, 2023
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The third place in the leaguewhich leaves them unable to compete in the Champions League next season, and the lost cup final against PSV makes Ajax’s current campaign the worst in 14 years.
In addition to Ajax’s disappointing season, Van der Sar’s departure culminates an unprecedented institutional and sports crisis.
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