The new head coach joined the team after a difficult period and has already begun working with the staff.

Amsterdam Ajax officially announced the appointment of Oscar Garcia as head coach of the first team. Previously, the 52-year-old Spaniard rejected the youth team of the club.

Details of the contract will not be disclosed. Garcia is expected to work with Brighton, Olympiakos, Celta and other clubs. Fred Graham, who, from the fall of leaves in 2025, having retired from the duties of a mentor after the resignation of John Gaytinga, returns to the academy.

" We have arrived at a very difficult period and have done everything possible. Mi vdyachni yomu for ce. Oscar will bring the season to a close. The coming months are very important for the club. We still have to play all the matches, and it’s our responsibility to get the maximum result in them,” said Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff.

Oscar Garcia will take over Fred Grim's duties.

The head coach of Jong Ajax will, with immediate effect, take charge of Ajax’s first team. Grim will return to his role within the Ajax academy.

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) March 8, 2026 Garcia's staff included assistant Carlos Garcia, goalkeeper coach Juan Pablo Colinas and physical training coach Enrique Sanz, who worked with him in the youth team of the latter.

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