Jordi Cruijff’s Appointment as Ajax’s Technical Director Receives Positive Reception

The anticipated appointment of Jordi Cruijff as the new technical director of Ajax has generated a wave of positive reactions, notably from the players within the Amsterdam squad. Oscar Gloukh, in particular, has expressed his excitement about Cruijff, having previously worked with him at Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Following Alex Kroes’s decision to step down from his role as technical director, Cruijff quickly emerged as a frontrunner for the position in Amsterdam. The entire board of directors and the remaining commissioners recognized the son of the legendary number 14 as the ideal candidate to guide Ajax through this challenging period. Cruijff, a former director at clubs including FC Barcelona, has maintained a strong rapport with key figures such as Menno Geelen, Marijn Beuker, and Alex Kroes.

It is widely acknowledged that Gloukh faced significant adjustments upon his arrival at Ajax, particularly regarding the training standards under then-coach John Heitinga. ESPN previously highlighted that Gloukh, a multi-million euro signing, questioned whether he had been training with the first team or with Jong Ajax following his initial training session.