Maurice Steijn Reflects on His Tenure at Ajax

In a podcast hosted by Showbird, Sparta coach Maurice Steijn reflected on his unsuccessful tenure at Ajax. He acknowledged that he remained in Amsterdam far longer than he should have.

Steijn realized the difficulties quite early on, stating, “After three or four matches, I felt that this collaboration was not going to work out.” His remarks highlight the tension that existed between him and director Sven Mislintat, which ultimately led to his departure in 2023 after weeks of conflict.