Potential Tensions Between Ajax Executives Jordi Cruijff and Marijn Beuker

omidbasir- Concerns are emerging regarding potential conflicts at Ajax between key decision-makers Jordi Cruijff and Marijn Beuker. This prediction was made by journalist Noa Vahle during the HNM Podcast, alongside Merel Ek and Hélène Hendriks.

Vahle commented positively on Cruijff’s rigorous approach, noting his swift decision to dismiss Willem Weijs from Jong Ajax and appoint Oscar García as his replacement. However, Vahle also foresees complications arising from this dynamic, stating that the roles of Cruijff as technical director and Beuker as the director of football could lead to friction.

The implications for Beuker remain uncertain, especially given his previous collaborative efforts with former technical director Alex Kroes. Vahle highlights a shift towards a more autocratic vision for technical policy under Cruijff. Journalist Jop van Kempen from Het Parool previously noted that Cruijff’s clear positioning as the technical authority is crucial, as there has often been ambiguity at Ajax regarding decision-making roles.