With Benfica watching, Ajax director clarifies manager search | OneFootball

Ajax has yet to find a successor to take over as head coach of the team. Almost two weeks after the departure of John Heitinga, the Amsterdam club, who are set to face Benfica in the Champions League, still does not have a new coach, but Menno Geelen reveals that this is not the priority.

After failing to bring back Erik ten Hag, the general manager of the Dutch team emphasized that Fred Grim, former assistant to Heitinga, will continue to lead the main squad, since the priority is to hire a new sporting director.

"We want to remain patient and calm. We want to build a stable and recognizable team", Menno Geelen told the local media, revealing that Ajax has other urgent matters to resolve.

Next, the general manager of Benfica’s opponent explained that it has not been easy dealing with the recent departures at the Amsterdam club: "We regret that Alex is leaving us. He did a good job during challenging financial times. It was also painful to say goodbye to Heitinga".

Thus, Fred Grim will be the coach leading Ajax in the clash against Benfica on November 25. The plan is to first hire a sporting director, who will help find the right coach to take the reins of the Dutch team.

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