Sunday: your season's fate decided in one match
Ajax face FC Utrecht in the Conference League play-off final on Sunday. Win, and you're in Europe for the 36th straight season. Lose, and a 35-year European streak ends. Simple as that. (1) (3) (6)
Óscar García has called on fans to pack the stadium: "That gives players an extra boost." He needs everyone there. (6)
Míchel's Girona relegated, Ajax job still open
Girona were relegated from La Liga after drawing 1–1 with Elche. That means Míchel, a top candidate for the Ajax job, sees his team drop out of Spain's top flight. Daley Blind and Donny van de Beek go down with him. (4) (8)
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Whether this makes Míchel more or less available this summer is now the big question.
Sutalo on his way out
Josip Sutalo looks set to leave Ajax this summer. Interest is coming in from Serie A and Bundesliga clubs. He's been described as Ajax's best defender this season, so his departure would leave a gap that needs filling. (7)
Farioli speaks warmly of Kroes and Geelen
Francesco Farioli has praised Ajax's technical director Alex Kroes and managing director Menno Geelen in a post-departure interview. "The respect I have for him as a person is huge," Farioli said, singling out Kroes. He also thanked Geelen for their collaboration. (2) (9)
Under-19s lose a wild Klassieker
Ajax Under-19 fell 4–5 to Feyenoord in a dramatic mini-Klassieker. Tim de Koning scored a late winner for the visitors. A painful one against your title rivals at youth level. (5)
Guardiola to Ajax? Don't hold your breath
A Dutch podcast has floated the idea of Pep Guardiola taking over at Ajax, with Jordi Cruijff reportedly keen on the idea. It's pure speculation and highly unlikely, but it's making the rounds. (10)
