Former Under-19s manager Anouk Bruil has been appointed the new head coach of Vrouwen Eredivisie side Ajax.
31-year-old Anouk Bruil has just been announced as Ajax new head coach. The former Ajax U19 coach signs a deal with the club until the summer of 2028.
Bruil started her coaching career in 2014 at SC Heerenveen, taking charge of the club’s reserves team. In 2016 she took a dual role at the club, also becoming assistant coach to the first team. Bruil made the move to Ajax in 2021 to become assistant coach to the senior team. She switched within the club to become U19s head coach the year after.
She now takes charge of the first team, taking over from Hesterine de Reus, who left after just one season. The Halfway Line analysed de Reus’s departure weeks ago when the departure was announced by the club.
Anouk Bruil spoke on the appointment, saying “I’m really looking forward to taking on this challenge. In recent weeks, I’ve had positive discussions with the board, and I didn’t have to think long when I was asked whether I wanted to become head coach of the first team.
“Over the past few years, I’ve become well-acquainted with the club, its players, and the rest of the staff. I believe that will help us work together effectively to develop the squad and move the club forward.”
