Jordi Cruijff begins as Ajax technical director

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Jordi Cruijff has started as Ajax's technical director. The 51-year-old officially began his role on February 1.

Date: 02.02.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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During the away match against Excelsior (2–2), Cruijff was in the stands in Rotterdam. A day later, he reported for the first time in the morning as technical director at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Following the verbal agreement on December 28, 2025, Cruijff was appointed on January 17.

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At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGM) on March 9, Ajax shareholders will be formally informed of the intention of the Supervisory Board (RvC) to also appoint Cruijff as a statutory director. The appointment runs until June 30, 2028.

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