• Francesco Farioli leaves Ajax after missing out on the Eredivisie title.
• Ajax led by nine points with seven games to play before their collapse.
• Technical director expresses disappointment but acknowledges team’s Champions League qualification.

Francesco Farioli has announced his departure from Ajax Amsterdam following a significant failure to secure the Eredivisie title, which slipped away in the final games of the season. The coach had initially joined Ajax, aiming to revive the team's fortunes after a fifth-place finish, but a late-season collapse meant they ultimately finished a single point behind PSV Eindhoven, who clinched their title with a decisive victory on the final day, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

Farioli, who made history as Ajax's first Italian and non-Dutch head coach, cited differences in operational visions as a reason for his departure after just one season. “The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and time frames," he stated, expressing that this was the best time for a mutual parting. Despite missing out on the league title, the technical director noted that they achieved their goal of qualifying for the Champions League under his guidance, as reported by BBC and Reuters.

The recent season saw Ajax leading by a considerable margin, holding a nine-point lead with only seven matches remaining. However, a drastic loss of form allowed PSV Eindhoven to seize the title at the last moment. Farioli’s sudden exit adds pressure as Ajax prepares for a challenging transfer window, with the need for a new coaching team becoming urgent ahead of the pre-season beginning on June 26, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.