Overview

• Francesco Farioli officially resigned as Ajax head coach on May 19, 2025, after nearly a year in charge.
• Ajax lost the Eredivisie title to PSV Eindhoven by one point following a dramatic late-season collapse, squandering a nine-point lead in the final four matches.
• Farioli, the first non-Dutch and first Italian coach at Ajax since 1998, cited differing long-term visions and timelines with the club's management as the reason for his departure.
• Under his leadership, Ajax secured UEFA Champions League qualification, a critical achievement after a challenging season of rebuilding.
• Speculation surrounds Farioli's next move, with reported interest from AS Roma, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayer Leverkusen.