Arriving on the Aiglons bench last summer, Francesco Farioli was named to the Ajax Amsterdam bench. The announcement was made this Friday evening by his new club in a press release. The Italian technician, who was under contract with Nice until 2025, has signed with the Dutch club until 2027. “I am very happy to be here in Amsterdam. We want to get back to basics and connect with what Ajax stands for,” he said upon signing.

Author of a good season on the Côte d’Azur, he managed to finish fifth in the championship, synonymous with qualification for the next Europa League with an honorable record based on defensive solidity – 29 goals conceded in 34 League matches 1.