Ajax announced this Tuesday (2) the suspension of its general director, Alex Kroes, suspected of having used privileged information, in a season in which the Dutch football giant is experiencing a nightmare.
According to the club, Kroes bought more than 17,000 Ajax shares a week before taking office, on August 2, 2023.
“The supervisory board requested an external legal report, which concluded that he (Alex Kroes) likely committed the crime of insider trading,” Ajax explained in a statement.
Kroes admitted “not having made the wisest decision”, although he justified himself by stating that he wanted to give “a positive signal to restore confidence in the club” with the purchase of shares.
The Supervisory Board of AFC Ajax NV has decided to suspend Alex Kroes, CEO and chairman of the board, with immediate effect and intends to terminate the collaboration permanently.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 2, 2024
The director added that he does not accept the decision and regretted the damage caused to Ajax’s image, which this year is in complete drift
Four-time European champions, Ajax experienced the worst start to the Dutch Championship in its history, reaching the bottom of the competition, which provoked the anger of fans, some of whom even protested with acts of violence.
In recent months, the team has increased its performance and currently occupies fifth place in the table, 28 points behind leader PSV Eindhoven.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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