It’s official: Francesco Farioli will be Ajax’s new head coach. The Italian arrived in Amsterdam on Thursday and signed his contract. From his arrival at sports complex De Toekomst to the moment he signed, we were there.
Francesco Farioli has arrived to Amsterdam. The Italian is known for his philosophical way of thinking about the sport we all love: football. Right after arriving at Ajax, he spoke about his thoughts, transfer and the coming period.
Ajax has reached an agreement with Francesco Farioli and OGC Nice on the transfer of the head coach to Ajax. Farioli signed a three-year contract, starting June 11, 2024 and running until June 30, 2027.
The journey of Ajax's new head coach, Francesco Farioli, is a remarkable and highly interesting one. The Italian studied philosophy before entering the world of football. He began his career as a goalkeeping coach under Roberto De Zerbi and took his first steps as a head coach in Turkey at the age of thirty. You can read more about who the new head coach is here.