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Coach Farioli leaves Ajax after one season

The Hague, May 19 (UNI) Coach Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after only one season, the Amsterdam-based club announced on Monday, one day after the last match of the season.
Farioli joined Ajax from OGC Nice one year ago. The 36-year-old Italian signed a contract until mid-2027 last year, after a disappointing season for Ajax with a historic last place in the Eredivisie in October 2023 under coach Maurice Steijn and a final fifth place under Steijn's successor John van't Schip.
Under guidance of Farioli, Ajax arose to the top of table in the Dutch top flight with a nine-point lead over PSV with five match rounds remaining.
However, Ajax collapsed in the final phase of the season and eventually reigning champion PSV finished first again last Sunday, one point ahead of Ajax.
Farioli was in tears on Sunday after the last match against FC Twente (2-0 win).
"The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and timeframes about the way we should work and operate to achieve those goals," Farioli explained his departure.
"Given these differences in the principles and foundations of the project, I feel deep in my heart that this is the best moment to part ways."
Despite the good results, Ajax and Farioli received criticism over the season for the defensive and unattractive style of play, not in line with the traditional attacking style of the Dutch giant. A different vision on the playing style between coach and the board could be one of the main reasons for his departure.
"I find this incredibly disappointing," technical director Alex Kroes commented in a press release.
"Francesco and his staff have been a great help to us. It's been an intense season filled with many memorable moments, and we achieved our goal: qualifying for next season's Champions League."
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