Overview

• Francesco Farioli has stepped down as Ajax head coach with immediate effect, the club confirmed on May 19, 2025.
• Ajax surrendered a nine-point lead late in the Eredivisie season, losing the title to PSV Eindhoven on the final matchday.
• Farioli, who joined the club in May 2024, cited fundamental differences in vision and timelines with management as the reason for his departure.
• Under Farioli’s leadership, Ajax achieved Champions League qualification and recorded the league’s best defensive record with only 32 goals conceded.
• The club now faces a challenging summer transfer window and the search for a new head coach to realign its long-term project.