Ex-Arsenal Star Resigns As Ajax Director After Being Caught Sending Messages to Female Colleagues

• Marc Overmars was embarrassed after his indecent messages to female colleagues at Ajax got leaked to the public
• The former Arsenal man has now left his position as a director at the club as he also admitted wrongdoing over the situation
• Overmars says he is ashamed about the behaviour and added that he now sees that it is wrong for him to do so

Former Arsenal star Marc Overmars has resigned from his position as a director of football at Dutch club Ajax after admitting he sent inappropriate messages to female colleagues., Mirror reports.

Reports have it that the 48-year-old had been at the club for about ten years having been appointed in 2012 as he recently signed a new deal until 2026.

The media in the Netherlands was awash with reports that the former midfielder had been sending inappropriate messages to lure his female colleagues to bed.

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Overmars admits wrongdoing

Consequently, he has admitted wrongdoing and is now quick to tender his resignation at the club.

In a statement on the Ajax website, Overmars said as per Marca:

"I am ashamed. I suddenly felt enormous pressure. I apologise. Certainly for someone in my position, this behaviour is unacceptable.

"I now see that too. But it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax. This also has a major impact on my private situation. That is why I ask everyone to leave me and my family alone."

Ajax board chairman Leen Meijaard said:

"This is a dramatic situation for everyone who is involved in any way.”

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