FRANCESCO FARIOLI has reportedly quit as Ajax manager, the day after breaking down in tears on the pitch.

Farioli wept on the field after seeing his side throw away the Eredivisie title.

Ajax coach Francesco Farioli reacts after winning the Dutch Eredivisie.Francesco Farioli has quit as Ajax managerFrancesco Farioli, Ajax coach, crying.The Italian wept on the pitch as his side missed out on the Eredivisie title

Ajax finished on 78 points, one behind champions PSV.

And it is understood Farioli has told the board he will walk away less than 24 hours after the heartbreak.

Now the Italian is available should Tottenham look to replace Ange Postecoglou.

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