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'I don't care about brand!' - Francesco Farioli reveals future plans after shock Ajax departure with Roma tipped to bring in 'demanding' coach as Claudio Ranieri's successor

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<p>Farioli made headlines with his coaching style at Ajax but made a shock exit last week, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ultimate-bottle-job-jordan-henderson-ajax-epic-eredivisie-title-collapse/blt8920354695e247e9" target="_blank">bidding goodbye to the fans with teary eyes after a disastrous title race collapse in the Eredivisie</a>. As per <a href="https://football-italia.net/roma-farioli-next-club/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>, Farioli is now looking for new opportunities but made it clear that whichever club signs him must know that he's a "very demanding person". Roma are among the first clubs that have shown interest in the former Ajax manager, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/claudio-ranieri-praises-roma-players-beating-ac-milan-keep-champions-league-hopes-alive/blt833fcb7363a10774" target="_blank">Claudio Ranieri set to depart this summer</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Farioli and Ajax were on the verge of winning the Eredivisie this season but things didn't go as planned after the Dutch club fumbled and threw away a sizeable nine-point lead in their last five matches. As a result of their terrible form towards the end of the campaign, arch-rivals PSV capitalised and clinched the title. Soon after, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ajax-manager-francesco-farioli-quits-eredivisie-title-race-collapse-erik-ten-hag-candidate-to-return/blte320f7a0eed27ec5" target="_blank">Farioli bid the Amsterdam club and the fans goodbye, announcing his exit from the club</a>. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In a conversation with Ziggo Sport (h/t <a href="https://football-italia.net/roma-farioli-next-club/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>), Farioli said: "There’s a lot of speculation, a lot of rumours. But I do want to get back into coaching. Just like it was with Ajax, I don’t care about the brand or the size of the club. What matters to me is how things are done, and last summer Ajax was exactly what I was looking for.</p><p>"It was the right step for my career, and now we’ll see what comes next. We’ll see if and when that opportunity arrives.</p><p>"I’m a very demanding person. Before I join a club, I lay all my strengths and weaknesses on the table. ‘Demanding’ is probably the best word to describe me. I want to find a club that’s willing to fight alongside me."</p>

WHAT FRANCESCO FARIOLI SAID

<p>Reports have claimed that Jurgen Klopp is also on Roma's shortlist to replace Ranieri. The Italian club is said to have approached the former Liverpool manager but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/jurgen-klopp-roma-not-true-ex-liverpool-boss-agent-denies-agreement-serie-a-red-bull/blt4a22f59cad4ef993" target="_blank">his agent has denied the claims</a>. Ajax, on the other hand, have also begun preparing for life after Farioli, with former manager Erik ten Hag among the names being considered.</p>

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'I don't care about brand!' - Francesco Farioli reveals future plans after shock Ajax departure with Roma tipped to bring in 'demanding' coach as Claudio Ranieri's successor | Goal.com

Francesco Farioli has opened up on his hopes for his next job amid links with Roma and admitted he&apos;s a &quot;very demanding person&quot; following his surprise departure from Ajax.

&apos;I don&apos;t care about brand!&apos; - Francesco Farioli reveals future plans after shock Ajax departure with Roma tipped to bring in &apos;demanding&apos; coach as Claudio Ranieri&apos;s successor

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