Ajax suddenly announce major news about Menno Geelen

Menno Geelen will leave Ajax on 1 April 2027, the Amsterdam club announced on Friday. He and the Supervisory Board (RvC) reached the decision after talks. Geelen has been with Ajax since 2019 and previously worked as commercial director.

To find Geelen's successor, Ajax's Supervisory Board will appoint an external firm. The management board are confident a new managing director will be in place at the Johan Cruyff Arena before 1 April next year.

"Working for Ajax has always been an honour. After more than sixteen years, it is time for me to take the next step. I am grateful for the wonderful roles I have been able to fulfil here. The Supervisory Board and I began talks early about my expiring contract and the future. Those were good discussions, which ultimately led to this decision. By announcing it now, there is time to find a successor," Geelen explained on the club's website.

"I have learned a great deal here, and over all those years we have achieved a lot together at Ajax," Geelen said. "There are so many wonderful memories, and of course there have also been less pleasant events. But for now, what matters most to me is that this season brings success on the pitch and that the club can take further steps. In any case, I will continue to do everything I can over the coming months to contribute to that."

Speaking on behalf of the Supervisory Board, chairman Lesley Bamberger said: "Menno has done a great deal for the club. He helped steer the club through difficult periods when he was asked to take on the role of managing director. Throughout, he has always been loyal to Ajax."

"Our task as the Supervisory Board is to find a good successor who fits the club's continued development. We have agreed with Menno that he will work with us to ensure a careful handover, so that the new managing director can work alongside the other board members towards a sustainable and successful future for the club," Bamberger concluded on the Ajax website.