The Amsterdam ArenA will be renamed the Johan Cruyff stadium as a homage to the memory of the Ajax and Netherlands excellent.
Amsterdam Arena is the home of AFC Ajax, who Cruyff led to three European Cups. The announcement was made late on Tuesday evening, what would have been Cruijff's 70th birthday.
"Jordi Cruyff (Johan's son) has stated that he was pleased and honoured by the letter of intent to change the name on behalf of the family".
A worthy tribute to the ex-Netherlands global had been discussed since his death on March 24 2016, and a package of agreements on the governance and ownership of the stadium has had to be agreed in order to change its name.
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"Within six months the agreement in a final contract is to be submitted to the council, the management and supervisory boards of the Stadium and Ajax Amsterdam".
He went on to become a highly successful player and coach at Barca before playing in the United States, and returning in a backroom capacity to Ajax on two separate occasions.
The Dutch forward, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest players, spent 11 years at Ajax during two spells, and also managed the club for three years from 1985.
'An Amsterdammer who enjoyed fame all over the world for his contribution to football as a player, coach and as a benefactor through his Foundation'.
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