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Ajax's First Italian Coach Departs After One Year

5/19/2025

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Francesco Farioli, Ajax's groundbreaking first non-Dutch and Italian coach, is parting ways with the club after just one year. Despite leading Ajax to Champions League qualification, he leaves due to conflicting visions with management. Technical Director Alex Kroes voiced his disappointment, stressing the urgency for a robust new coaching team by June 26.

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Francesco Farioli, Ajax's groundbreaking first non-Dutch and Italian coach, is parting ways with the club after just one year. Despite leading Ajax to Champions League qualification, he leaves due to conflicting visions with management. Technical Director Alex Kroes voiced his disappointment, stressing the urgency for a robust new coaching team by June 26.