Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff faces criticism over recruitment policy

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff has implemented significant changes at the club, a move that has sparked debate among former employees and club insiders. His approach focuses on immediate results and high-profile acquisitions, including players such as Daley Blind, Marc ter Stegen, Julian Brandt, and Marcos Leonardo. This shift appears to move the club away from previous salary caps and long-term youth development plans.

Critics and former staff members have raised concerns regarding his management style. Willem Weijs, the former coach of Jong Ajax, described his own dismissal as a