Danny blind Breaks Silence on Ajax departure: “We Were highly Critical”

Amsterdam, Netherlands – In a candid revelation thatS sending ripples through the European football landscape, former Dutch international Danny Blind has finally opened up about his departure from the Ajax supervisory board. The legendary figure, known for his no-nonsense approach on and off the pitch, has shed light on the internal dynamics that led to his exit, notably concerning the controversial appointment of John Heitinga as head coach.

Blind, who stepped down from his role in early October 2025, has refuted claims that the supervisory board unilaterally pushed through heitinga’s appointment. Instead, he revealed a significant level of internal dissent. As a supervisory board, we were very critical of the appointment of