The unrest at AFC AFC Ajax has reached a boiling point as Steven Berghuis has reportedly severed all contact with head coach John van 't Schip. The experienced midfielder, a key figure for the Amsterdam club for years, appears to be heading for an exit after a period of limited playing time and growing frustration. This development follows a disappointing run of results for the club, which has severely hampered their ambitions for this season.

Similar to situations at other top clubs earlier this season, the relationship between player and coach has hit a low point. AFC Ajax's performance took a worrying turn last month, with just one win in six games. Despite the return of key players, Van 't Schip's side saw their hopes for a successful season fade, with elimination from European competitions and a significant deficit in the Eredivisie.

Having received only 170 minutes of action since the New Year, Steven Berghuis appears to have played his last game in the red and white shirt of AFC AFC Ajax. The midfielder has reportedly requested 'no contact' with the head coach, a clear indication of the insurmountable rift that has emerged. This drastic step underscores the deep dissatisfaction that has been simmering with the 32-year-old player for some time.

Sources close to the club, including the renowned Voetbal International, report that Steven Berghuis has informed his teammates of his impending departure this summer. He reportedly told the coach in an 'unpleasant' final face-to-face meeting that he would be leaving the club. This news has sent shockwaves through the Amsterdam squad, who feel the impact of losing an experienced player.

Berghuis's frustrations reportedly reached a boiling point after he remained an unused substitute during the recent 1-1 draw against an Eredivisie rival. According to reports from Voetbal International, the midfielder told his teammates that he would be completely 'ghosting' his coach as he prepared to leave. He reportedly informed the squad that he had asked the coach for 'no contact' whatsoever.

Earlier reports this season already suggested that Berghuis 'sought conflict' with John van 't Schip in an attempt to force an exit from the club, following his dissatisfaction with a lack of playing time. With his years of experience and contribution to AFC AFC Ajax, his impending departure is a bittersweet pill for the club and its supporters, who hope for a swift stabilization of the squad.