Michel last managed Spanish side Girona, which he led to UEFA Champions League qualification in 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Spaniard Michel will become Ajax Amsterdam coach when ​he signs a two-year deal later ‌this week, Dutch media said ​on Tuesday.

The 50-year-old will ⁠move from Girona, which he led to Champions League qualification in 2024 but ‌was unable to save from La Liga relegation this season.

The ‌signing of Michel, whose full ‌name ⁠is Miguel Angel Sanchez ⁠Munoz, had been predicted after Ajax’s new technical director Jordi Cruyff said he preferred ​a Spanish coach ‌and identified the Girona manager as his top candidate.

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Last month, Ajax finished fifth in the Dutch ‌league and secured a place in ​the Conference League through the playoffs after a disappointing ⁠season.

As a result, the club will begin its European campaign in ‌the second qualifying round on July 23, with pre-season preparations scheduled to start on June 22.

Michel, whose appointment has not been officially confirmed, will take over from ‌compatriot Oscar Garcia, who was Ajax interim ​coach in the closing stages of the season.

The club began ⁠the last campaign with John Heitinga ⁠in charge but after he was fired Fred Grim stood ‌in as interim manager before he too was removed.

Published on Jun 02, 2026