Marc Overmars has left his role as director of football affairs at Ajax after the Dutch club said he sent a “series of inappropriate messages to several female colleagues”.
An Ajax statement said the former Arsenal and Barcelona winger would leave “with immediate effect”.
The 48-year-old had been in the role since 2012 and had recently signed a contract extension until June 2026.
Overmars said he was “ashamed” and that his behaviour was “unacceptable”.
“Last week I was confronted with reports about my behaviour and how this has come across to others,” Overmars told Ajax’s website.
“Unfortunately I didn’t realise that I was crossing the line with this but that was made clear to me in recent days. I apologise.
“Certainly for someone in my position this behaviour is unacceptable. I now see that but it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax.”
