Jordi Cruijff Initiates Major Changes at Ajax

omidbasir- Jordi Cruijff has officially begun his role as the technical director of Ajax this month. The son of the legendary number 14 is making his presence felt immediately. On Tuesday, he dismissed Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs and subsequently appointed Óscar García, along with his own staff, as the new coach for the youth team. This decision has sent shockwaves through De Toekomst, as reported by the Algemeen Dagblad.

The decision to part ways with Weijs has had a significant impact on the Jong Ajax staff. After a disappointing 4-0 defeat against De Graafschap last Friday, Cruijff decided to intervene decisively and unexpectedly. In a brief meeting with Cruijff and Beuker, Weijs was informed that he would no longer serve as head coach of Jong Ajax, according to the AD’s coverage of the situation.

This sudden change has left staff members feeling closely connected to the players, particularly following the tragic loss of player Mark Verkuijl’s girlfriend, which has strengthened team bonds this season. However, Cruijff’s decisive action is perceived as a strategy to create a ‘shock effect’, as noted by the Algemeen Dagblad. The objective behind García’s appointment is to instill a stronger winning mentality among Ajax’s young talents.