Marc Overmars has left his role as director of football affairs at Ajax after the Dutch membership stated he despatched a “collection of inappropriate messages to a number of female colleagues”.
The 48-year-old had been within the role since 2012 and had lately signed a contract extension till June 2026.
Overmars stated he was “ashamed” and that his behaviour was “unacceptable”.
“Last week I used to be confronted with stories about my behaviour and the way this has come throughout to others,” Overmars advised Ajax’s web site.
“Unfortunately I did not realise that I used to be crossing the road with this however that was made clear to me in current days. I apologise.
“Certainly for somebody in my place this behaviour is unacceptable. I now see that however it’s too late. I see no different choice however to go away Ajax.”
Overmars made greater than 130 appearances for Ajax between 1992 and 1997 and received three league titles, the Dutch cup and the Champions League earlier than becoming a member of Arsenal in 1997, the place he received the double with the Gunners.
He spent 10 years as director of football affairs at Ajax with supervisory board chairman Leen Meijaard describing Overmars as “one of the best football director Ajax has had”.
“This is a dramatic state of affairs for everybody concerned,” Meijaard added.
“It is devastating for the ladies who’ve had to cope with this behaviour. When we heard the information, we instantly acted.
“He has actually gone over the road and persevering with as director was not an choice, as he recognised himself. It is extraordinarily painful for everybody.”
Former team-mate and Ajax chief government Edwin van der Sar added that he discovered the state of affairs “appalling for everybody”.
“I really feel accountable to assist colleagues,” he stated.
“A secure sport and dealing local weather is essential. We pays extra consideration to this sooner or later.
“Marc and I’ve been enjoying collectively for the reason that early Nineteen Nineties and we have now been colleagues for nearly 10 years now. That has now come to a really abrupt finish.”
Ajax are prime of the Eredivisie after 21 video games.
