Exhaustion Finally Caught Up With Him
In his own words, Overmars explained that years of built-up stress and fatigue had reached a breaking point just last weekend. "Unfortunately, the exhaustion and stress that have accumulated over the years came to a head last weekend. As you all know, my health has not been at its best.

But now I feel very clearly today that I cannot handle this hectic, stressful professional life," he said. Overmars had been in the role since 2022, when he first joined Antwerp as technical director.

His departure from Ajax back in 2022 came under very different, far more difficult circumstances, following allegations that he had engaged in inappropriate behaviour toward female colleagues.

That episode eventually led to a worldwide ban from football activities. Not long after, toward the end of 2022, he also suffered a serious heart attack, a health scare that appears to have cast a long shadow over the years since.

Health Before Career, Says Former Barcelona and Arsenal Star
The 53-year-old, who also had spells playing for Ajax, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal during his football career, revealed that contract renewal talks had actually been underway before this decision.

But he made clear that his body simply couldn't keep up anymore. "But my health is forcing me to be honest with myself and all the people around me. My energy is completely gone today.

If I don.