The former sports director of the leaders of the Dutch football championship takes over the same position at the Belgian club Royal Antwerpen. “I want to leave the Ajax side behind me and start a new chapter here”, said the former national player at his presentation. “My departure from Ajax was very unfortunate. I have to get through it and move on. I will do that now.”
Overmars: behavior was “unacceptable”
Overmars resigned as sporting director at Ajax in early February after it was revealed that he had sent messages to club staff “crossed the line” had, as the club put it. “Especially for someone in my position, this behavior is unacceptable”Overmars had admitted. “It won’t happen again”he now promised in Antwerp.
In Amsterdam, the 48-year-old was considered the architect of the upswing. Now Overmars is supposed to bring out the third place in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. “The Gheysens family convinced me of the project and where they want to go with the club. The ambitions are huge. It’s a new time and a new chapter for me,” said the Dutchman. Real estate and building contractor Paul Gheysens is president of the association.
The oldest Belgian football club had no hesitation in signing Overmars. “It’s important to give people new opportunities and turn the page,” explained general manager Sven Jaecques.
Source: dpa