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“I stopped to stay home with my family after spending many years away. There have been contacts (with other teams) but I wanted to stop. Now I'm ready to start again. “ That was the Italian's explanation at the Gazzetta dello Sport on June 17, the Italian. Roberto, the European champion, has been unemployed since he left Birmingham and now he answers calls in search of new opportunities. As he explained in this Italian newspaper, the United States attracts him.

Marc Overmars has left his role as Ajax director of football after admitting he sent inappropriate messages to female colleagues at the club.

Overmars said: "I am ashamed.

"Last week I was confronted with reports about my behaviour. And how this has come across to others. Unfortunately, I didn't realise that I was crossing the line with this, but that was made clear to me in recent days.

"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."