Ajax is no longer in discussions with potential new trainer Potter | Football

In addition, Potter was reportedly not allowed to bring his own scout. Ajax, which is looking for a successor to John van ‘t Schip, who will leave after this season, had been in discussions with Potter for weeks.

Now that Potter has been dropped, there are still two trainers on Ajax’s shortlist. One of them is Erik ten Hag, who previously caused a stir at Ajax by reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, among other things. He is now under great pressure as manager of Manchester United.

Because it is still unclear whether Ten Hag has a future at United, Ajax would also have Francesco Farioli on the candidate list. The 35-year-old Italian, who has already had several conversations with technical director Alex Kroes, is now coach of the French OGC Nice.

Although Farioli’s salary demands are not a problem, unlike those of Potter, he still has an ongoing contract in Nice. Ajax will therefore have to reach an agreement on a buyout sum with his club.

Ajax has ended up in a deep crisis this season. Not only are there administrative issues in every possible way, but the sporting performance is also dismal. The Amsterdam team hope to finish fifth in the Eredivisie. Van ‘t Schip has already announced that he will do something different after this season.