Overview
- Ajax said it has begun a search for a new permanent manager after appointing Fred Grim to lead the team on an interim basis.
- The club’s Champions League campaign stands at zero points with a 1:14 goal difference after four matches, including a 0:3 loss to Galatasaray.
- Ajax is fourth in the Eredivisie on 20 points, eight off the lead, with five wins from 11 league games.
- Supporters’ group AFCA demanded an experienced replacement, and former player-analyst Kenneth Perez condemned team selection and tactics.
- Kroes described the change as a painful decision, said Heitinga had been given time, and confirmed he will stay to guide the transition.