Ajax Considers Marc Overmars for Technical Director Position

Earlier this week, Ajax dismissed John Heitinga from his role as head coach. Additionally, Alex Kroes has stepped down from his position as Technical Director. Sources from Antwerp have reported to SoccerNews that Ajax is seriously considering an old acquaintance as a possible successor.

Ajax is contemplating the return of Marc Overmars in the role of Technical Director.

Tensions are rising in Amsterdam. After a busy transfer summer, during which several key players left the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the club’s mix of experience and talent failed to deliver the expected results for the record champions. Under the management of John Heitinga and assistant Marcel Keizer, the club leadership felt that insufficient progress had been made.

Could Overmars facilitate a comeback for Erik ten Hag?

The consideration to rehire Overmars is independent of the appeal surrounding Erik ten Hag. The former Ajax coach has been without a club since his brief stint with Bayer Leverkusen. Under the current sporting director of Royal Antwerp, the Dutch coach reached the pinnacle of his career, highlighted by the aforementioned semi-final in the prestigious Champions League.