Derksen and Van der Gijp Question Ajax’s Míchel Coaching Choice

Johan Derksen and René van der Gijp said they do not understand why Míchel is the top candidate to become Ajax head coach. They claim the Board of Commissioners is failing by sanctifying Jordi Cruijff and allowing the new technical director to decide everything.

Derksen, a veteran football pundit, and Van der Gijp, a former Dutch international, criticized the Raad van Commissarissen for elevating Jordi Cruijff to a sacrosanct status. Their comments suggest the board’s approach undermines an open selection process.

According to the duo, the new technical director has been given full authority over coaching appointments. They argue this concentration of power sidelines traditional scouting and interview procedures.

Míchel, a former player turned manager, remains the leading name in the Ajax shortlist despite the criticism. The club’s hierarchy has yet to announce a final decision.

The controversy may pressure Ajax’s board to reconsider the role of the technical director in the hiring process. Upcoming meetings could determine whether Míchel secures the job.