Ajax announce Jordi Cruyff as new technical director | OneFootball

Ajax announced on Saturday the appointment of Jordi Cruyff as the new technical director, starting from February 1st.

“Our new technical director: Jordi Cruyff!” celebrated the Dutch club on their X account, along with a photo of the coach, who was born in the Dutch capital.

In a statement published on their website, Ajax specified that Cruyff's contract will be valid until June 30, 2028.

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Son of the legendary Johan Cruyff, a key figure in the club's golden era with the achievement of three consecutive European Champion Cups in the early 1970s, Jordi went through Ajax's youth ranks, although he never made his debut in the main team.

His playing career developed mainly in Spain, where he played for various clubs, including Barcelona.

“Back in my hometown with a great sense of responsibility and immense pride,” wrote Jordi on X.

“It is truly special to be here and sign my contract at the stadium that bears my father's name, for the club that has been so important to me since I was young,” he added, in the statement released by the club.

Need for Renewal

Jordi Cruyff takes over the position from John Heitinga, who was dismissed in November, at a time of poor results on the field for Ajax, a club accustomed to dominating Dutch football.

The team hasn't won the Dutch championship since 2022. With just over half of the season played, they are already 18 points behind the leader, PSV Eindhoven. The team drew on Saturday with Go Ahead Eagles, just days after suffering a humiliating 6-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Cup.

The situation is not much better in the Champions League, where Ajax has only three points and ranks 34th out of 36 teams.

*With content from AFP.

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