Dutch Club Ajax Parts Ways with Oscar Garcia After a Turbulent Season of Coaching Changes
Ajax said it mutually agreed to end Garcia’s contract with one year left after a season of three head coach changes.
- Ajax Amsterdam parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia on Sunday after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in the Eredivisie.
- Garcia, 53, took charge of the first team in March after moving from his role with Ajax U23 to replace coach Fred Grim, who returned to the club's academy.
- Ajax stated the club "mutually agreed to terminate the coach's contract," which had one year remaining; Technical Director Jordi Cruijff said the transition was "not an easy situation either."
- The coaching turmoil reflects broader instability: John Heitinga was fired last November, and Francesco Farioli resigned in May of last year.
- Stabilizing the first team remains Ajax's priority as the club seeks a permanent coaching solution following the fifth-place finish in the Eredivisie.
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Dutch club Ajax parts ways with Oscar Garcia after a turbulent season of coaching changes
Ajax has parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in Eredivisie.
The 53-year-old Spaniard had a contract until mid-2027. He started at Jong Ajax in February and became coach of Ajax 1 a month later.
Oscar Garcia is leaving Ajax. The interim manager and the club have decided this by mutual agreement. The Spaniard was initially appointed as coach of Jong Ajax and had a contract for one more season. Following Garcia's departure, physical trainer Enrique Sanz is also leaving.
Algemeen Dagblad
Oscar Garcia is leaving Ajax. The Spaniard, who was appointed successively as reserve team coach and interim manager by technical director Jordi Cruijff, has agreed with the club to terminate his contract, which runs until mid-2027.
Óscar García is leaving Ajax with immediate effect. The Spaniard will not return to Jong Ajax, meaning Jordi Cruijff has to switch gears again.
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