Peter Bosz is honoured to be the new coach of Ajax after signing a three-year deal with the club.
The former Vitesse boss took over at Maccabi Tel Aviv in January, helping them to a second-place finish in the Ligat ha'Al.
"This is a great moment for me as a coach. I had a clause in my contract with Maccabi which has enabled me to take this step," he said in a statement.
"It's an honour that Ajax approached me for this position. I'm very ambitious and so is Ajax.
"It's now time for a holiday so I can then start the job in Amsterdam full of energy."
Marketing director Edwin van der Sar added: "The clubs he coach always played technical and attacking football and that suits Ajax.
"Peter is experienced and has a clear vision. We are very pleased with the fact that he is coming to Ajax."
