Tomiyasu on his way out
Takehiro Tomiyasu has confirmed he is leaving Ajax. The defender announced his departure and, honestly, not many of you will lose sleep over it. The reaction from supporters has been blunt: "Go on then, made no impression" (1). He arrived with pedigree but never delivered, another move that simply did not work out for your club.
Fans want Sutalo and Wijndal gone too
Tomiyasu's exit is just the start of what many of you want. Fan sentiment has turned sharply against Josip Sutalo and Owen Wijndal as well, with the clear message being "they need to leave immediately" (3). Sutalo is already expected to be sold this summer, with Serie A and Bundesliga clubs circling. Wijndal's future looks equally bleak after failing to convince.
Conference League qualification, relief, not celebration
Ajax have secured a spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. The mood captures where the club is right now: "Better something than nothing" (4). It keeps the European streak alive, just, but nobody is pretending this is where Ajax belongs. The playoffs against FC Utrecht determined the outcome, and you scraped through. The real work starts now.
Farioli: 'I had loser stamped on my head'
Francesco Farioli has opened up about his Ajax collapse. After surrendering a nine-point lead in his final five matches, he admitted he felt the word 'loser' had been "stamped across his forehead" (2). He is now a league champion with Porto and being talked about as a top coach again. The turnaround is remarkable, and for Ajax fans, a reminder of what slipped away.
Van der Gijp scoffs at Cruijff's title talk
René van der Gijp has not held back after technical director Jordi Cruijff said Ajax must aim for the title. His response: "Stop it, man. That's not possible" (5). The analyst sees no path to a championship challenge next season given the squad's current state. With an interim coach, key players heading out, and a permanent manager still to be found, it is hard to argue.
