“Eleven months ago when we had our first press conference to have the feeling we could arrive at the last game of the season and compete with a team 30 points ahead of us, that would be incredible. If we watch with a cold mind, it’s been a great season.
“One year ago, Ajax was in some difficulties and today this group of players brought back some faith.”
Farioli was visibly emotional as he walked around the Johan Cruyff Arena at full-time. He said they were the emotions of a “person first of all” and a person “who tried to give everything that I have inside with love and dedication.”
He added: “I felt with all the people with me, the staff and payers, there is nothing left that we could give. Today I feel the tank is empty. I asked the players to leave everything on the pitch. We tried everything and sometimes everything is not enough.”
