Ajax have confirmed that Club Brugge boss Alfred Schreuder will replace Manchester United -bound Erik ten Hag as their new head coach.
The 49-year-old, whose only senior managerial post was a short spell with FC Twente has signed a contract with the Amsterdam club which runs until 2024, where the option of an extra year can be activated. Schreuder was previously Ten Hag's assistant from January 2018 until 2019, helping Ajax reach the semi-finals of the Champions League as well as winning a league and cup double.
Incoming United manager Ten Hag took charge of his final home match on Wednesday evening, as his side hammered Heerenveen 5-0 to wrap up his third Eredivisie title in four completed seasons with the club. Now Schreuder will be tasked with building on his glitter legacy, saying in a statement: "Becoming head coach at Ajax is an honor and a great opportunity, that I will grab with both hands. I'm also excited to return here, because I enjoyed the one and a half years I've worked at Ajax very much.
