Why did Marc Overmars leave Ajax and what has he said about his departure?

MARC OVERMARS left Ajax with rapid impact, the membership introduced on Sunday evening.

The previous Arsenal and Holland star was discovered to have despatched “inappropriate messages to feminine colleagues”.

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Why did Marc Overmars go away Ajax?

An Ajax membership assertion learn: “Director of Soccer Affairs Marc Overmars will go away Ajax with rapid impact.

“He made this choice after discussions in current days with the Supervisory Board and CEO Edwin van der Sar and communicated his intentions to them.

“A sequence of inappropriate messages despatched to a number of feminine colleagues over an prolonged time frame underlies his choice to go away the membership.”

Membership CEO and Man Utd legend Edwin van der Sar added: “I discover the scenario appalling for everybody and I agree with Leen Meijaard’s phrases.

“In my position, I additionally really feel accountable to assist colleagues. A protected sport- and dealing local weather is essential.

“We can pay much more consideration to this within the close to future.

“Marc and I’ve been enjoying collectively because the early Nineties, first at Ajax after which with the nationwide crew and now we have been colleagues within the administration of Ajax for nearly ten years now.

“That has now come to a really abrupt finish.

“We’re engaged on one thing very great right here at Ajax, so this information will even be a blow to everybody who cares about Ajax.”

Supervisory Board chairman Leen Meijaard commented: “This can be a dramatic scenario for everybody who’s concerned in any means.

“It’s devastating for the ladies who’ve needed to cope with the behaviour.

“Once we heard information of this, we instantly acted, fastidiously deliberating and weighing what was the perfect factor to do – all in session with CEO Edwin van der Sar and assisted by an exterior skilled.

“Marc might be the perfect soccer director that Ajax has had. We upgraded and prolonged his contract for a motive.

“However, sadly, he has actually gone over the road, so persevering with as director was not an possibility, as he acknowledged himself.

“This can be very painful for everybody. I wish to categorical the want that everybody concerned is given the peace and privateness to course of this.”

What has Marc Overmars mentioned about his departure?

Marc Overmars issued a quick assertion saying he’s “ashamed” of his actions.

He commented: “I’m ashamed. Final week I used to be confronted with studies about my behaviour. And the way this has come throughout to others.

“Sadly, I didn’t realise that I used to be crossing the road with this, however that was made clear to me in current days.

“I immediately felt monumental strain. I apologise. Actually for somebody in my place, this behaviour is unacceptable. I now see that too.

However it’s too late. I see no different possibility however to go away Ajax. This additionally has a significant impression on my personal scenario.

“That’s the reason I ask everybody to go away me and my household alone.”