The Cruyff legacy could continue at Ajax, thanks to Overmars stepping over the line

Legend of the sport Johan Cruyff was hugely impactful to football – his view of tactics, his flair while playing for Ajax, Barcelona and the Dutch national team made him one of the greatest ever. Even his managing career was full of success. And nowadays, the Cruyff legacy could continue in the capital of the Netherlands.His son Jordi, current Barcelona’s sporting advisor could return to the club where his legendary father has a stadium named after him. Ajax are currently without a sporting director after Marc Overmars left the position after sending a series of inappropriate messages to female colleagues.10.03. Thu 23:00: (1.18) Barcelona (8.00) Galatasaray (19.0)The Eredivisie most successful club believe they have found the perfect replacement in the form of Cruyff junior, Spanish publication El Nacional have reported.Jordi feels that he has lost a lot of importance when it comes to the Catalan giants and his word at the Nou Camp is no longer powerful. Meanwhile, the Amsterdamers plan to tempt the 48-year-old by offering him a job whether he’ll have more power in terms of departures and signings. There would also be a sentimental part to his return, with the club’s stadium named after his father.Johan Cruyff scored 270 goals in 369 appearances in which he won eight Eredivisie titles and three European Cups between 1964 and 1973. He later returned to the club as a player from 1981 to 1983 and then as manager from 1985 to 1988.15.03. Tue 23:00: (1.45) Ajax (4.80) Benfica (7.75)His son, Jordi, would replace Overmars who stood down after discussions with CEO Edwin Van der Sar and the supervisory board following reports of alleged misconduct. The former Manchester United goalkeeper has reportedly stepped in temporarily as sporting director.Jordi Cruyff, who was an academy player at the Dutch side in the 1980s, is contracted at Camp Nou until June.Meet Mark Overmars – a horny cousin from Ajax

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