The early 1980s saw the return of Cruyff to the club, as well as the emergence of young players Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard. The team won back-to-back titles in 1982 and 1983, with all three playing a significant role in the latter. After Cruyff's sale to rivals in 1983, van Basten became Ajax's key player, top scoring in the for four seasons between 1983–84 and 1986–87.
the early 1980s saw the return of cruyff to the club as well as the emergence of young players marco van basten and frank rijkaard the team won back-to-back titles in 1982 and 1983 with all three playing a significant role in the latter after cruyff's sale to rivals in 1983 van basten became ajax's key player top scoring in the for four seasons between 1983–84 and 1986–87