Why was Farioli sacked by Ajax? The facts explained
Dutch side Ajax parted ways with head coach Francesco Farioli and his assistants after the team, despite holding a 9-point lead, lost the Eredivisie title to PSV Eindhoven. The young manager was seen in tears following the dramatic end to the season a moment that made headlines for days. Meanwhile, the Dutch media have reported several key reasons behind Farioli’s dismissal.
Francesco Farioli, who spent several years in the Turkish Süper Lig as both an assistant coach and head coach, later took charge of French side OGC Nice. After a successful spell there, the Italian manager joined Dutch giants Ajax at the start of the season.
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Under the guidance of the Italian coach, Ajax entered the final weeks of the season with a 9-point lead. However, a string of poor results in the last five matches saw them lose the Eredivisie title to PSV Eindhoven. Following the collapse, Farioli was dismissed from his position. His emotional reaction, captured in tears after the title loss, was widely covered by the media.
HE ASKED FOR TOO MUCH
The Dutch media have revealed several reasons behind the split between Farioli and Ajax. According to De Telegraaf, one of the key issues was Farioli’s extensive demands. The coach reportedly wanted to overhaul the squad, bring in three new department heads, and hire additional psychologists and psychiatrists to support the players. He also requested more fitness coaches and physiotherapists.
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Financially weaker than in previous years, the club has recently parted ways with several figures as part of a broader restructuring process. According to the report, one notable point of contention was Farioli’s preference to stay in hotels with a significantly larger staff group compared to his predecessors during Eredivisie matches. Additionally, he reportedly requested the presence of three chefs for away games another detail highlighted in the article.
FARIOLI PUT OFF MEETINGS WITH CLUB OFFICIALS
The report also suggested that Farioli may have become overly confident following a string of positive results during the season, possibly viewing his own role as more important than the club itself — or even secretly preparing for a departure. It was also noted that Farioli had been avoiding any form of communication with the club’s management for several weeks.
