Archive · 19 May 2025
Ajax Coach Francesco Farioli Resigns After Title Loss
Francesco Farioli is leaving his job as the coach of the Ajax soccer team.
He and the team's leaders want the same things for the future but don't agree on how to get there.
This happened after the team lost a big lead and didn't win the league championship.
Farioli was the first Italian coach and first non-Dutch coach in a while.
The team's technical director is disappointed.
Farioli helped the team improve and qualify for the Champions League, but now they need a new coach.
Francesco Farioli resigned as Ajax coach after a disappointing end to the season.
Ajax finished second in the league after leading by nine points.
Farioli cited differing visions with the club's management for his departure.
He was the first Italian and non-Dutch coach for Ajax in several years.
The team's technical director expressed disappointment in Farioli's decision.
- Who
- Francesco Farioli, Ajax coach.
- What
- Farioli resigned from his position as coach of Ajax.
- When
- Farioli resigned on May 19, 2025.
- Where
- Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Why
- Due to differing visions with the club's management.
- Coach
- Francesco Farioli
- Team
- Ajax
- Departure Reason
- Differing visions
- Previous Club
- OGC Nice
- Champions League Qualification
- Achieved
- Technical Director's Reaction
- Disappointed