Ten Hag backs Ajax return for Overmars despite 'inappropriate messages'

Ten Hag has backed Overmars to make a 'romantic return' to Ajax after his resignation as the club’s director of football for sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues

Erik ten Hag has backed Marc Overmars for a return to Ajax. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Erik ten Hag has backed Marc Overmars to make a “romantic return” to Ajax after the former Netherlands international resigned as the club’s director of football for sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues.

Ten Hag began as Manchester United’s manager on an informal basis on Monday after guiding Ajax to the Eredivisie title. Overmars left the Dutch club in February, stating he was “ashamed” at his behaviour and apologising.