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AZ Alkmaar's Max Huiberts Steps Down After 11 Successful Years

11/13/2025

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Max Huiberts, AZ Alkmaar's technical director, will depart the club on July 1, 2026, after eleven seasons.
Under his leadership, AZ Alkmaar has regularly qualified for European competitions and won the UEFA Youth League in 2023.
He oversaw €333.2 million in player sales, generating a profit of €245 million.
Huiberts cited the need for personal time after years of dedication, while Renée Neelissen, AZ Alkmaar's chairman, commended his loyalty.

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Max Huiberts, AZ Alkmaar's technical director, will depart the club on July 1, 2026, after eleven seasons.
Under his leadership, AZ Alkmaar has regularly qualified for European competitions and won the UEFA Youth League in 2023.
He oversaw €333.2 million in player sales, generating a profit of €245 million.
Huiberts cited the need for personal time after years of dedication, while Renée Neelissen, AZ Alkmaar's chairman, commended his loyalty.