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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Farioli left Ajax on Monday</li><li>Ajax failed to win the Eredivisie title</li><li>Ten Hag emerged as a candidate to take over at Ajax</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Ajax manager Francesco Farioli dramatically QUITS following monumental Eredivisie title race collapse as ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag emerges as candidate to return

<p>Ajax were leading the Eredivisie title race until last week when they faltered against Groningen, who came back from behind and scored a 99th-minute equaliser and held the Dutch giants to a 2-2 draw. Dropping two points in their penultimate game of the season allowed PSV Eindhoven to take the lead in the title race, and they eventually <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/title-agony-jordan-henderson-ex-liverpool-star-goal-psv-confirm-ajax-historic-eredivisie-bottle-job/blt37f4339fcc60fc71" target="_blank">won the league by a point on Sunday</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Following the monumental collapse in the title race, Farioli has decided to quit the club. In an official statement by Ajax, they confirmed that the manager has formally left. The <a href="https://english.ajax.nl/articles/francesco-farioli-decides-to-leave-ajax/" target="_blank">statement</a> read: "Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration. The head coach has informed the club's board of his decision." Farioli broke down in tears on Sunday after their final match of the season against FC Twente as PSV walked away with the trophy. </p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Francesco Farioli ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/wdpaKIFrqL">pic.twitter.com/wdpaKIFrqL</a></p>— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1924150190044336504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Per journalist Mike Verweij of <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1974670901/paul-simonis-en-erik-ten-hag-favorieten-bij-ajax" target="_blank"><em>De Telegraaf</em></a>, Ajax have started to look for Farioli's replacements as they have put Go Ahead Eagles coach Paul Simonis and ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in their shortlist. Both managers have reportedly held initial talks with the Dutch side. </p>

DID YOU KNOW

<p>Ten Hag has not managed a club since leaving United in October 2024. Along with Ajax, the Dutch coach has also been linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen to replace Xabi Alonso if Cesc Fabregas decides to stay at Como.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Ajax manager Francesco Farioli dramatically QUITS following monumental Eredivisie title race collapse as ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag emerges as candidate to return | Goal.com

Ajax boss Francesco Farioli has left the club after a momumental title race collapse as Erik ten Hag has emerged as a candidate to replace him.