Johan Cruyff's ideas for the future of Ajax are revealed in a never-before-seen document, a wallpaper drawing from 12 years ago.

What happened?

The drawing, found in a Spanish Airbnb property, shows Cruyff's vision for modern football, which has influenced teams like Barcelona and Ajax.

Cruyff was a player and coach who won eight Eredivisie titles and three European Cups with Ajax, and led the Netherlands to the World Cup final in 1974.

Why it matters for Johan Cruyff

As a coach, Cruyff shared his footballing inheritance, bringing through a new generation of Dutch footballers, including Marco van Basten and Dennis Bergkamp.

He won four consecutive La Liga titles and a European Cup with Barcelona, and was the mentor of Pep Guardiola, who has credited Cruyff with influencing his coaching career.

What comes next?

In the early 2010s, Cruyff worked as an advisor to Barcelona, where Guardiola had just delivered two Champions League titles, and helped to reform Ajax's academy.

Ruben Jongkind, former head of talent development at Ajax, says Cruyff had a "love-hate relationship" with the club, but was driven to help despite the politics involved.

Cruyff's idiosyncratic way of working, which included not writing anything down, has been described by Jasper van Leeuwen, head of talent recruitment at Ajax's academy, as "mathematical genius".

On 18 June, the football world remembers Cruyff's legacy, which continues to shape modern European football.

The influence of Cruyff can be seen in the success of teams like Barcelona and Ajax, who have adopted his style of play, known as 'tiki-taka'.

Cruyff's impact on the sport will be felt for generations to come, and his legacy continues to inspire footballers and coaches around the world.

In 2016, Cruyff passed away, but his ideas and influence live on, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport.

The discovery of the wallpaper drawing has shed new light on Cruyff's vision for modern football, and has sparked a renewed interest in his legacy.

As the football world continues to evolve, the influence of Johan Cruyff will remain a constant presence, shaping the sport for years to come.