Ajax’s Coaching Prospects: A Look at Eder Sarabia and Potential Candidates

omidbasir- Currently, Fred Grim remains in charge at Ajax, set to complete the season in Amsterdam. However, a new coach will be required as the club looks ahead. Is there already a frontrunner for the position?

Eder Sarabia seems to be gaining significant attention from Ajax.

Voetbal International previously reported on the potential coaching candidates in the capital and the role of new technical director Jordi Cruijff in this search: “Cruijff is undoubtedly well-versed in the Spanish market, where several intriguing coaches are available for Ajax. Iñígo Pérez from Rayo Vallecano has been monitored for some time, while Eder Sarabia from Elche and Míchel from Girona have also made notable impressions. Speaking of Spaniards, Roberto Martínez, a close friend of Cruijff’s, currently has an expiring contract as the head coach of Portugal.”

Sarabia is currently at the helm of Elche, positioned eleventh in LaLiga. Previously, he served as an assistant coach at FC Barcelona in 2020, although that tenure was far from successful. He even became embroiled in controversy when footage surfaced of him openly criticizing Barcelona players from the dugout. Following this, he took the reins at FC Andorra (owned by Gerard Piqué) before joining Elche. It seems likely that this summer will bring another career move for him, and his active presence on social media suggests he could indeed be headed to Ajax.