The Crystal Palace manager was former Ajax chief Sven Mislintat's top choice when he was between jobs after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Instead, Ajax's board rejected the prospect of taking on the Austrian, states AD.
Ajax directors, despite Mislintat's recommendation, were concerned about hiring a non-Dutchman and instead chose to go with Maurice Steijn, from Sparta Rotterdam.
However, Steijn lasted only until October, while Glasner was named Palace manager in February 2024. A Europa League winner with Eintracht Frankfurt, Glasner led Palace to FA Cup glory last season.