Ajax’s Next Coach: A Potential Spanish Influence

Who will be the new coach of Ajax? Is it possible that Míchel from Girona will take the helm, or will the Amsterdam club seize an unexpected opportunity?

Reports suggest that Jordi Cruijff is set to begin his role as the technical director at Johan Cruijff ArenA. As the son of the legendary Johan Cruijff, he brings a robust Spanish network with him. There is a significant chance that Ajax’s new coach will be Spanish, with names like Iñígo Pérez (Rayo Vallecano), Eder Sarabia (Elche), and Míchel (Girona) emerging as potential candidates.

However, not everyone is convinced by these prospects. In a previous episode of the series “Take a Seat,” Radja Nainggolan openly criticized Roberto Martínez, stating, “I was sidelined by him for no reason. I acknowledge I had little impact, but his reasons are nonsensical. In my view, he lacks football knowledge and is a poor coach. Anyone who claims he is a good coach does not understand football. A good coach provides a clear vision for the team, but with Martínez, Belgium never had a coherent idea. In times of trouble, solutions only came from individual talents, like Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne, or Romelu Lukaku. We never developed a true playing style. That is the plain truth.”

As the search for the new coach continues, Ajax fans are eagerly anticipating who will lead their team into the next season.