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Ed’s gone
Edwin van der Sar has decided to leave his role as Chief Executive Officer of Ajax.
The ex-Manchester United goalkeeper took on the position of the club’s Marketing director in 2012 before being promoted to CEO four years later.
But the 52-year-old’s duties will now be transferred to the Board of Directors from June 1 onwards following a tough season for de Godenzonen, which saw them finish third in the Eredivisie and 13 points behind rivals Feyenoord.
Van der Sar said in a statement: “After almost 11 years on the board, I am done. We have experienced wonderful things together, but it has also been an incredibly tough period.
“I am very grateful for the people I have met and worked with during my second career at Ajax, and what we have achieved and been through together.
“I feel the need to take some distance, to get some rest, and to do other things.
“It doesn’t feel good to take decisions about the future of this wonderful club in the coming period. That is why I have decided to resign.”
Ster crazy for Poch
Raheem Sterling has voiced his support for Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The ex-Spurs boss’ arrival at Stamford Bridge was announced on Monday, just a day after a 1-1 draw with Newcastle confirmed a 12th-place finish for the Blues.
Sterling endured a difficult debut campaign in West London following his move from Manchester City, scoring only six Premier League goals — the first time he has failed to reach double figures since 2016-17.
But the England international is very optimistic about the arrival of Chelsea’s newest manager.
The 28-year-old said: “He will bring leadership, he will challenge players physically and mentally.
“I feel he is going to come here and he is going to have the personality that everyone is going to respect. That’s what we need, someone in charge.
“From his time before at Tottenham, I heard a conversation about him and he’s the exact person we need.”
Nunez worry
Former Liverpool striker John Aldrige is concerned about the future of Darwin Nunez after the club’s difficult 2022-23 season.
The Reds missed out on Champions League qualification and will instead play in the Europa League.
Nunez, 23, scored 15 goals in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s side but Aldrige is worried that persistent injuries will hinder the ex-Benfica man’s time on Merseyside.
The Uruguay international missed Liverpool’s last three Premier League matches of the campaign with a toe problem.
He said: “I have my concerns about Darwin Nunez. It’s the injuries more than anything, though the early sending off didn’t help him. The forwards before him didn’t have the injuries.
“He’s shown what he’s about at times though, and he’s a crowd-favourite. He’s got a little bit of Luis Suarez in him, but probably without the finishing touch.
“But I think he’ll get better. You’re looking at a centre forward who’s been playing on the left wing. And Cody Gakpo’s a left winger who is playing as centre forward. That doesn’t happen overnight.”
