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Ajax recruitment and financial management challenges
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Ajax continues to face internal tension regarding its recruitment and financial strategy under technical director Jordi Cruijff. While the team has secured recent on-field successes, such as a 2-0 victory over Shelbourne FC featuring performances by Daley Blind and Owen Wijndal, defensive stability and coaching decisions under Míchel Sánchez remain points of debate. Cruijff’s policy of prioritizing high-profile acquisitions for immediate results—including players like Marc ter Stegen, Julian Brandt, and Marcos Leonardo—has has drawn criticism from former staff and insiders. Critics argue this shift moves the club away from its traditional emphasis on long-term youth development and strict salary-cap adherence. Former Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs has specifically raised concerns regarding the new management style. Financially, the club is remains under pressure to generate over €40 million in significant player sales to maintain wage sustainability and meet salary-cap limits. Recent signings like Caio Henrique and Marcos Leonardo have further strained sustainability. As the budget. Consequently, transfer window nears its close, Ajax is currently evaluating managing several squad changes to address gaps in midfield and defense. changes. The club is seeking a defensive midfielder and has reportedly reached an experienced right-sided central defender, while also managing agreement to sign Viktor Tsygankov from Girona for approximately five million euros. This move has drawn criticism from analysts such as Kenneth Perez, who highlighted the status of players like Owen Wijndal club’s tactical profile and considering the potential departure urgent need for a defensive midfielder. Regarding squad departures, Ajax is reportedly open to the exit of Youri Baas as Baas, with Eintracht Frankfurt expressing interest. Internally, Dies Janse is being viewed as a potential successor to Daley Blind.
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