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The Legacy
Louis van Gaal managed Ajax as they finished fourth in the Eredivisie in 1996-1997. The side faced a difficult challenge adjusting following the departure of several key starters from their recent European Cup-winning campaigns. Edwin van der Sar remained a reliable presence in goal, while Jari Litmanen provided creative consistency in the midfield. Marc Overmars and Patrick Kluivert led the attack in this Umbro away kit, which debuted during the ABN AMRO sponsorship era. Despite the high expectations surrounding this group, they failed to retain their league title as domestic competition tightened throughout the year.
Key Moment
Ajax reached the semi-finals of the 1996-97 Champions League in their first season at the Amsterdam Arena, going out to eventual finalists Juventus.
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