Míchel negotiations hit two stumbling blocks
The deal to bring Míchel in as Ajax's next permanent head coach is not yet done. Two key issues remain unresolved in talks, keeping the club in limbo ahead of the biggest match of the season (5). The uncertainty has drawn sharp criticism from Johan Derksen and René van der Gijp, who called the pursuit of Míchel "waanzin, klinklare onzin", madness, pure nonsense, pointing to his recent relegation with Girona (7).
García unlikely to stay on at Jong Ajax
Mike Verweij expects interim coach Óscar García will not return to Jong Ajax once his stint with the first team ends. "Denk niet dat hij daar genoegen mee gaat nemen", I don't think he'll settle for that (8). With the European play-off final against FC Utrecht looming, the coaching situation remains unresolved on two fronts.
PSV women claim Eredivisie Cup with 3–0 win
The Ajax women fell 3–0 to PSV in Friday's Eredivisie Cup final, the last edition of the competition before it is discontinued. Chimera Ripa, Fenna Kalma, and Sisca Folkertsma got the goals for PSV (1) (3) (6). A disappointing end to the cup run, with PSV capping off a strong season.
Skye Vink close to Cambuur switch
Skye Vink is on the verge of a permanent move to SC Cambuur, with Ajax set to include a buy-back clause in the multi-year deal (2). The club retains a safety net if Vink develops as hoped.
Zinchenko drawing interest from Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor are reportedly in talks with Oleksandr Zinchenko, whose contract at Ajax has expired (4). The Ukrainian could be heading to Turkey on a free transfer.
Fan reactions
The mood around the women's cup final was subdued, the thread on r/soccer was brief, with most comments noting it was a flat end to a competition being scrapped. Separately, Ajax fans were intrigued by news that Barcelona, City, and Ajax are all tracking 17-year-old Danish talent Mikkel Bro Hansen at Bodø/Glimt, with a sense of pride that the club is still namechecked alongside Europe's elite in the hunt for top prospects. Read the thread here
