The Hague, May 19 -- Coach Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after only one season, the Amsterdam-based club announced on Monday, one day after the last match of the season.
Farioli joined Ajax from OGC Nice one year ago. The 36-year-old Italian signed a contract until mid-2027 last year, after a disappointing season for Ajax with a historic last place in the Eredivisie in October 2023 under coach Maurice Steijn and a final fifth place under Steijn's successor John van't Schip.
Under guidance of Farioli, Ajax arose to the top of table in the Dutch top flight with a nine-point lead over PSV with five match rounds remaining.
However, Ajax collapsed in the final phase of the season and eventually reigning champion PSV finished ...