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Even though Graham Potter rejected Ajax before, they are reportedly still waiting for him.
After dismissing Maurice Steijn in October 2023, the Eredivisie club are still looking for a new permanent manager. Since then, interim head coach John van’t Schip has failed miserably in his attempts to turn the team’s fortunes around.
As of right now, the Dutch giants are in the midst of their worst season since the Eredivisie league started. Under Maurice Steijn’s leadership, the team began the season in the bottom three; the club appointed John Van ‘t Schip as temporary manager until the end of the season.
With their heaviest-ever loss to bitter Rotterdam rivals Feyenoord—6-0 last weekend—Ajax‘s disgraceful season reached a new low point. Currently, the team is in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings, 33 points behind leaders PSV.
Potter wants England return
Many managers are on Ajax’s radar at the moment, but rumor has it that Graham Potter is their top target. Thus, they reportedly approached the ex-Chelsea and Brighton for a senior coaching position in Amsterdam, according to Sky Sports.
But Potter isn’t keen on playing the part just yet. Rumor has it that Potter has decided against returning to coaching just yet, although talks have supposedly taken place. The two sides met to go over the club’s ambitions and financial situation in Amsterdam.
It is widely believed that Manchester United would consider the 48-year-old when making their decision to fire Erik ten Hag this summer. That could easily rule out taking on a reconstruction project at the Johan Cruyff Arena. What’s more, it would open the door to a potential overhaul at Old Trafford.
Alex Kroes, the new CEO of Ajax, was surprised to hear that Potter, who was let go at Stamford Bridge over a year ago, was considering going back to Holland to start again in his career.
Ajax not giving up
Following a rough seven months at Stamford Bridge, Potter was let go by…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-04-14 20:04:59
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