Julian Ward is now in pole position to become the new technical director at Ajax. Julian Ward and Ajax have now reached the stage of contract negotiations according to ADnl in Holland.
Mike Verweij, writing for De Telegraaf, previously revealed that Julian Ward is one of the candidates linked to the Ajax Sporting Director’s role.
He pointed out that Ward speaks numerous languages fluently and specialises in Brazilian and Portuguese transfer markets.
Verweij stated that Ward was at Liverpool during one of the most successful times at the club and is credited with his involvement in bringing in players like Fabinho, Darwin Nuñez, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, among others to Anfield.