Marc Overmars has actually given up as Ajax’s director of football after he sent out a “series of unsuitable messages to a number of female coworkers,” the Dutch club have actually exposed.
The previous Arsenal winger last night informed of his choice to step down after 10 years at the club following talks with president Edwin van der Sar, who explained this circumstance as “terrible” on an amazing night in Dutch football.
” I repent,” Overmars informed the club’s site. “Last week I was challenged with reports about my behaviour and how this has actually stumbled upon to others.
” Unfortunately, I didn’t understand that I was crossing the line with this, however that was explained to me in current days. I unexpectedly felt massive pressure. I apologise.
” Certainly for somebody in my position, this behaviour is inappropriate. I now see that too. It is too late. I see no other alternative however to leave Ajax.”
Overmars had actually been related to a go back to Arsenal in2019 At the time, there had actually been bookings regarding how he would suit at conference room level at the Emirates at the scandal swallowing up the 48- year-old is now most likely to extinguish his hopes of a go back to the club, in the short-term a minimum of. He had just recently signed an agreement extension at Ajax up until 2025.
He appealed for personal privacy in the wake of the discoveries. “This likewise has a significant influence on my personal circumstance. That is why I ask everybody to leave me and my household alone.”
High-ranking authorities at the Dutch club were determined Overmars might not continue in a series of uncommonly frank declarations.
” This is a remarkable scenario for everybody who is associated with any method,” Leen Meijaard, chairman of the club’s board stated. “It is ravaging for the females who have actually needed to handle the habits. When we heard news of this, we right away acted, thoroughly pondering and weighing what was the very best thing to do – all in assessment with CEO Edwin van der Sar and helped by an external professional.
” Marc is most likely the very best football director that Ajax has actually had. We updated and extended his agreement for a factor. Regrettably, he has actually gone over the line, so continuing as director was not a choice, as he acknowledged himself.
” It is exceptionally unpleasant for everybody. I wish to reveal the desire that everybody included is offered the peace and personal privacy to process this.”
Edwin van der Sar, the previous Manchester United keeper who is now the club’s CEO, informed of his unhappiness at his old buddy’s behaviour.
” I discover the scenario dreadful for everybody and I concur with Leen Meijaard’s words,” he included.
” In my function, I likewise feel accountable to assist associates. A safe sport and working environment is really essential. We will pay much more attention to this in the future.
” Marc and I have actually been playing together considering that the early 1990 s, initially at Ajax and after that with the nationwide group and we have actually been associates in the management of Ajax for practically 10 years now. That has actually now concerned an extremely abrupt end.
” We are dealing with something really fantastic here at Ajax, so this news will likewise be a blow to everybody who appreciates Ajax.”
Marc Overmars has actually given up as Ajax’s director of football after he sent out a “series of unsuitable messages to a number of female coworkers,” the Dutch club have actually exposed.
The previous Arsenal winger last night informed of his choice to step down after 10 years at the club following talks with president Edwin van der Sar, who explained this circumstance as “terrible” on an amazing night in Dutch football.
” I repent,” Overmars informed the club’s site. “Last week I was challenged with reports about my behaviour and how this has actually stumbled upon to others.
” Unfortunately, I didn’t understand that I was crossing the line with this, however that was explained to me in current days. I unexpectedly felt massive pressure. I apologise.
” Certainly for somebody in my position, this behaviour is inappropriate. I now see that too. It is too late. I see no other alternative however to leave Ajax.”
Overmars had actually been related to a go back to Arsenal in2019 At the time, there had actually been bookings regarding how he would suit at conference room level at the Emirates at the scandal swallowing up the 48- year-old is now most likely to extinguish his hopes of a go back to the club, in the short-term a minimum of. He had just recently signed an agreement extension at Ajax up until 2025.
He appealed for personal privacy in the wake of the discoveries. “This likewise has a significant influence on my personal circumstance. That is why I ask everybody to leave me and my household alone.”
High-ranking authorities at the Dutch club were determined Overmars might not continue in a series of uncommonly frank declarations.
” This is a remarkable scenario for everybody who is associated with any method,” Leen Meijaard, chairman of the club’s board stated. “It is ravaging for the females who have actually needed to handle the habits. When we heard news of this, we right away acted, thoroughly pondering and weighing what was the very best thing to do – all in assessment with CEO Edwin van der Sar and helped by an external professional.
” Marc is most likely the very best football director that Ajax has actually had. We updated and extended his agreement for a factor. Regrettably, he has actually gone over the line, so continuing as director was not a choice, as he acknowledged himself.
” It is exceptionally unpleasant for everybody. I wish to reveal the desire that everybody included is offered the peace and personal privacy to process this.”
Edwin van der Sar, the previous Manchester United keeper who is now the club’s CEO, informed of his unhappiness at his old buddy’s behaviour.
” I discover the scenario dreadful for everybody and I concur with Leen Meijaard’s words,” he included.
” In my function, I likewise feel accountable to assist associates. A safe sport and working environment is really essential. We will pay much more attention to this in the future.
” Marc and I have actually been playing together considering that the early 1990 s, initially at Ajax and after that with the nationwide group and we have actually been associates in the management of Ajax for practically 10 years now. That has actually now concerned an extremely abrupt end.
” We are dealing with something really fantastic here at Ajax, so this news will likewise be a blow to everybody who appreciates Ajax.”
