Francesco Farioli admits: “I did a better job last season with Ajax”

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·20 May 2026

Francesco Farioli admits: “I did a better job last season with Ajax”

Francesco Farioli gave an interview to Dutch ESPN in which he reflected on his last two seasons as a coach, with Ajax and FC Porto. The Italian manager acknowledged that he did more consistent work at the Dutch club, despite not winning any titles.

“If you want my honest opinion, I think I did a better job last season. What I mean is that we didn’t have a title to give the fans, but that shouldn’t diminish what we achieved together. Of course, this is my first trophy as a coach, but my greatest achievement was last season”, he said.

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It is worth remembering that Francesco Farioli’s Ajax finished second in the Eredivisie, behind PSV, last season. In the current season, the Italian coach won the Primeira Liga with the Dragons.

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