Ajax Considers Marc Overmars for Technical Director Position

Earlier this week, Ajax dismissed John Heitinga from his position as head coach. Additionally, Alex Kroes has offered his resignation as technical director. Sources from Antwerp have informed SoccerNews that there is serious consideration in Amsterdam for the return of a familiar face as a successor.

Ajax is contemplating the return of Marc Overmars as technical director.

There is unrest in Amsterdam. Following a busy summer transfer period, during which several key players departed from the Johan Cruijff Arena, the club aimed to blend experience and talent to make an impact. However, the results did not meet expectations for the record champions. Under the leadership of coach John Heitinga and assistant Marcel Keizer, the management felt that insufficient progress was made.

Could Overmars facilitate a comeback for Erik ten Hag?

The consideration to bring Overmars back is independent of the allure 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 lucrative competition.