Overmars appointed new Ajax sporting director

The Eredivisie champions have handed the ex-Gunners attacker the responsibility of being in charge of the side's transfer dealings, youth academy and scouting duties Ajax have announced that they have appointed former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars as their new sporting director with immediate effect. The 39-year-old recently left a similar position at Go Ahead Eagles, and the ex-Gunners and Barcelona attacker will now commence work at the Amsterdam ArenA. In his new role, Overmars will mainly be focusing on the Eredivisie champions' transfer policy, youth academy and scouting matters. The Emst-born Overmars wore the jerseys of Go Ahead Eagles and Ajax, as well as Arsenal and the Blaugrana during his playing career, while also making 86 international appearances for Netherlands. He made 193 official appearances for Ajax, and won three Eredivisie titles, one Champions League, the Intercontinental Cup and one KNVB Beker with the Amsterdammers.