Klaas-Jan Huntelaar joins Ajax's technical staff | OneFootball

Ajax have announced the hiring of former centre forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on Sunday afternoon.

The 38-year-old joins the club’s technical staff following the departure of former Director of Football Marc Overmars and will work alongside manager Erik ten Hag and technical manager Gerry Hamstra.

“I have always been interested in things that happen off the pitch at clubs and I would like to broaden my knowledge in this area. That is possible with the trajectory that Ajax are offering me,” said Huntelaar.

“I am happy to be back and I am curious about what will happen in the coming period.”

“Ajax stand for talent development and this new role for Klaas Jan fits in with that,” added general manager Edwin van der Sar on the hiring.

“The great thing about Klaas Jan is that he knows a lot about top-level international football, thinks things through carefully and that he has a clear opinion of his own. I am convinced that, even though he is new to this role, he will make a difference right away.”

Huntelaar made 257 appearances for the Eredivisie giants recording 158 goals and 43 assists.

Additionally, Ajax confirmed they will be appointing a new Director of Football this summer.