BREAKING NEWS: John Heitinga Leaves Liverpool to Become Ajax Head Coach
In a surprising turn of events, John Heitinga has officially parted ways with Liverpool to return to Ajax as head coach. The move marks a significant step in Heitinga’s managerial career and a homecoming to the club where he rose to prominence as a player.
Heitinga had been serving as an assistant coach at Liverpool, where he was highly regarded for his defensive insights and tactical acumen under manager Arne Slot. His departure comes just weeks into Liverpool’s preparations for the 2025/26 season.
Ajax confirmed the appointment earlier today, expressing confidence that Heitinga’s deep knowledge of the club and commitment to youth development aligns with their long-term vision. This will be his second spell in charge of the Amsterdam giants, having previously taken over as interim head coach in 2023.
Liverpool released a statement thanking Heitinga for his contributions and wishing him success in his new role. Sources suggest that discussions between Heitinga and Ajax accelerated over the past week following internal changes at the Eredivisie club.
Heitinga is expected to begin pre-season duties with Ajax immediately. Fans are eager to see if he can restore the team’s dominance in Dutch football.
