Ajax has still not succeeded in appointing a new technical director.The arrows are currently fully focused on Jordi Cruijff, but it is by no means certain that he will start working in Amsterdam. Moreover, there appear to be plenty of other names. Suddenly an option within the Netherlands is also raised: Carlos Aalbers from NEC.
The major crisis at Ajax was once again underlined when John Heitinga was able to pack his bags again after fifteen games as head coach. The coach managed to win only five times in those matches. This instantly resulted in technical director Alex Kroes also resigning from his duties. However, he will remain in office for the time being, as people in Amsterdam first want to find a suitable successor for him.
In that search, the focus soon turned to a return of Marc Overmars. He was very prosperous in the past as technical director at ajax, but had to leave in 2022 after it came to light that he had been guilty of inappropriate behavior. however, a return was not possible. Overmars thanked and mentioned Ajax in conversation with The Telegraph ‘a passed station’.
jordi Cruijff to Ajax?
It is indeed clear that jordi Cruijff is now in the picture to become Alex Kroes’ successor. It Algemeen Dagblad reported that a delegation from Ajax had traveled abroad to hold a first exploratory meeting. This followed shortly afterwards The Telegraph with the message that the meeting took place in Barcelona and had even received a photo from a random Dutch passer-by who saw the scene happen.
It is currently unclear whether Cruijff will become the new technical director. According to it AD it would now only concern exploratory discussions. Real negotiations between both parties are not yet underway.
Better option at NEC?
Johan Derksen turned up Today Inside also not yet convinced of the choice for Jordi Cruijf.He named two options within the Netherlands that would be better for Ajax. “If you look in the Netherlands alone, Max Huiberts from AZ and Carlos Aalbers from NEC are demonstrably very successful in attracting and selling players.This leaves a profit, they know thier trade,” said the Mustache. It is known that Huiberts will leave AZ at the end of this season. Though, a transition to Ajax seems very unlikely.
Willem Leijgraf, FootballTransfers” href=”https://www.footballtransfers.com/nl/autoriteit/willem-leijgraf” target=”_blank”>NEC watcher on behalf of FootballTransfersagrees that Aalbers is doing good business at NEC. “Aalbers has indeed managed to create value on the field and sell well at NEC since his return in 2022. Robin roefs, Magnus Mattsson and Sontje Hansen have all been sold for sky-high amounts since Aalbers returned as technical director. In addition, there are at least four players on the field, including Kodai Sano, Kento Shiogai, Sami Ouaissa and Basar Önal, who can make the cash register ring at NEC and based on the In recent matches, it is indeed not at all a crazy thought that summer acquisitions Noé Lebreton and Darko Nejasmic will also join that list. Aalbers indeed understands the trade very well and, together with his scouting, shows that the gems from abroad are on the radar of NEC and can be incorporated,” he says.
Whether a move to Ajax is possible appears doubtful, according to leijgraf. “Whether Carlos Aalbers is ready for a step up? I think his track record with NEC as 2022 speaks in his favor.He is a good technical director and he has proven that more than once in recent transfer periods with the purchases and sales at NEC,” the NEC watcher first says positively, after wich he makes his comments. “It is true that Aalbers and NEC are almost inextricably linked. He“`html
Aalbers’ Crossroads: A Deep Dive into a Club Legend’s Future Amidst Ajax Speculation
In the intricate world of professional sports,where loyalty is often tested and career trajectories can pivot on a single decision,the situation surrounding a prominent club figure is drawing important attention. This individual, deeply entrenched in the fabric of one club, now finds himself at a potential crossroads, with whispers of a high-profile move to a powerhouse organization
The subject of this intense speculation is Carlos Aalbers,currently the driving force behind NEC Nijmegen’s player acquisition and sales strategy,and previously the club’s commercial director. Aalbers,
