After the final whistle of Ajax – FC Twente, both the squad and coaching staff received a heartfelt show of support from the fans. The songs echoing from the stands of the Johan Cruijff ArenA moved Francesco Farioli deeply. He was even ushered forward by Steven Berghuis and gratefully accepted the chants from the supporters.
The unconditional support from the Ajax fans after the match against Twente was, in any case, an incredibly touching gesture. Several players came together on the pitch, with emotions running high — ranging from gratitude to sorrow after missing out on the league title by just one point. The images say the rest.
Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration. The head coach has informed the club's board of his decision.
Francesco Farioli often gives interviews, but this time he faced a special challenge: the questions came from Ajax fans. What’s his favourite snack? Who is his favourite artist? And if he had to choose between Tuscany and Amsterdam, which would he prefer? The Italian coach also reveals which Ajax players he finds the funniest.
With Christmas around the corner and a busy first half of the year as Ajax's coach behind him, it's time to give Francesco Farioli a few hours of relaxation. We take Farioli to the Museumplein, past the ice rink and the Van Gogh Museum, and have an in-depth conversation with the Italian about his first months in Amsterdam, the players, his family, and his love for art.