Francesco Farioli is leaving Ajax. On Monday, the Italian coach spoke in an emotional manner about his decision to leave the Amsterdam-based club after just one season. "If there is one thing I could wish for myself in the future, it is to find a group of players like this one."
Ajax now needs to search for a new manager. Francesco Farioli informed technical director Alex Kroes of his decision to leave the club for good on Sunday, following the 2-0 victory over FC Twente. "It came as a surprise and hit like a bombshell", Kroes said on Monday, just a few hours after Ajax made the news public.
With the news of his departure on Monday morning, Francesco Farioli’s time at Ajax has come to an end after one season. How did the club perform under the Italian? And which statistics stand out from the Eredivisie campaign under the 36-year-old coach?
Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration. The head coach has informed the club's board of his decision.