(ANSA) – AMSTERDAM, 07 FEB – Former Dutch national footballer Marc Overmars resigned as Ajax’s sporting director after admitting to having sent a “series of inappropriate messages” to some colleagues. This was announced by the Amsterdam club, where Overmars, now 48, also played as a footballer, winning the Champions League in 1995.
“I am ashamed. Last week I was confronted with a report on my behavior and how this has affected others. Unfortunately, I did not realize that I was crossing the line, but this has been made evident to me in the last few days. Suddenly I felt tremendous pressure. I apologize, “Overmars said in a statement. “This behavior is unacceptable. Now I realize it too, but it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax.
This also has a strong impact on my private life. This is why I ask everyone to leave me and my family alone “, added the former footballer, who was the club’s sporting director since 2012 and had recently signed a contract extension until 2026.” It is devastating for the clubs. women who have had to deal with this behavior. As soon as we heard about it, we acted immediately “, said the president of the Ajax supervisory board, Leen Meijaard, speaking of a situation” extremely painful for everyone “. (ANSA).
Source: Ansa
I have been working in the news industry for over 10 years now and I have worked for some of the biggest news websites in the world. My focus has always been on entertainment news, but I also cover a range of other topics. I am currently an author at Global happenings and I love writing about all things pop-culture related.
