Indonesia risks losing Jordi Cruyff to Ajax Amsterdam.
De Telegraaf: Ajax to meet Jordi Cruyff in Spain for the Technical Director position to replace Alex Kroes; PSSI risks losing Indonesia national team Technical Advisor.
Ajax Amsterdam reportedly approached Jordi Cruyff for the position of Technical Director, according to De Telegraaf. A meeting took place in Spain, and images captured the moment Jordi Cruyff appeared with Ajax officials. If negotiations progress, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) faces the risk of losing its Technical Advisor currently working with the national team.
Ajax approaches Jordi Cruyff: a meeting in Spain.
De Telegraaf was the first source to report Ajax's interest in Jordi Cruyff. According to the Dutch newspaper, a private meeting between Cruyff and senior Ajax officials took place in Spain, accompanied by photos showing the two sides present. This information fueled speculation about a potential collaboration in the near future.
Ajax's technical director position is vacant after Alex Kroes' departure.
Ajax is urgently seeking a replacement for its technical director following the departure of Alex Kroes. In this context, Jordi Cruyff – the son of legendary Johan Cruyff – has emerged as a strong candidate. No agreement has been announced yet, but Ajax's urgency and the meetings that have taken place suggest this is a serious move.
The impact on the Indonesian national team if Cruyff leaves
Jordi Cruyff has been appointed by PSSI as Technical Advisor for the Indonesian national team since March 2025. Although the previous coaching staff, including Patrick Kluivert, parted ways after the failure of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, Cruyff has continued his work in Indonesia until now. If he moves to Ajax, his absence is considered to leave a significant void in Indonesian football development plans.
Organizationally, a change in the technical advisor position directly affects the continuity of personnel planning and the working direction between the team and the federation. In the post-qualifying phase, maintaining the pace of implementing the planned tasks requires even greater stability; therefore, the risk of losing Cruyff is a problem that PSSI must consider.
Other personnel changes at Ajax
Besides Jordi Cruyff, former assistant Alex Pastoor – who previously worked in Indonesia – has also been linked with a position at Ajax, mentioned as a potential replacement for John Heitinga. These developments suggest that Ajax is simultaneously reviewing multiple personnel options to quickly fill key positions.
Key milestones
- March 2025: PSSI appoints Jordi Cruyff as Technical Advisor for the Indonesian national team.
- After the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Patrick Kluivert and the old coaching staff part ways; Cruyff continues his duties.
- De Telegraaf revealed a meeting between Cruyff and Ajax leaders in Spain, complete with accompanying photos.
- Ajax are looking for a technical director after Alex Kroes' departure; Cruyff is one of the candidates.
- Alex Pastor has been linked with another position at Ajax, being mentioned as a potential replacement for John Heitinga.
| Human Resources | Role by source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jordi Cruyff | Indonesia's technical advisor | Ajax is interested in the Technical Director position. |
| Alex Kroes | Ajax Technical Director | They've left, the seat is empty. |
| Alex Pastor | The former assistant previously worked in Indonesia. | He was contacted and mentioned as a potential replacement for John Heitinga. |
| John Heitinga | Ajax | Mentioned in the context of alternative options. |
In short, the current focus is Ajax's approach to Jordi Cruyff – a move supported by the information and images reported by De Telegraaf. For PSSI, this is a test of their ability to manage personnel at a time when the Indonesian national team needs stability to maintain its development trajectory after the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
