Óscar García, the head coach of Ajax's youth team, has taken over as the main coach of the Amsterdam club. The Ajax management dismissed Fred Grim following a 3-1 defeat to Groningen, with the Spanish coach stepping in immediately. This decision comes as a result of Ajax's disappointing performance this year, leading to the third coaching change in an attempt to reverse the negative atmosphere. John Heitinga started the season as the head coach of the Amsterdam club. Oscar García will take over Fred Grim’s duties. The head coach of Jong Ajax will, with immediate effect, take charge of Ajax’s first team. Grim will return to his role within the Ajax academy. Ajax's technical director, Jordi Cruijff, spoke about the decision: "Fred (Fred Grim) and I talked today about what is best for the club. Together, we agreed that something needs to change. He took the position during a difficult time and did everything he could. We are grateful to him for that. Óscar (Óscar García) will finish the season. The next few months are very important for the club. We still have eight matches ahead and need to make the most of them together," said the Ajax director. Ajax has won only one of its last six league matches and currently sits in 5th place in the Eredivisie, outside of the Champions League qualification spots.
Amid Crisis The Ajax remains central to this story.
Amid Crisis The Ajax remains central to this story.
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