John Heitinga has left his position as Liverpool's assistant coach to take up the head coach role at Ajax, signing a two-year contract. This transition follows a disappointing season for Ajax, ending without a trophy. Heitinga, who has a strong connection with Ajax, aims to leverage his recent coaching experience in England to improve the team's performance. His predecessor, Francesco Farioli, departed after failing to maintain a lead in the Eredivisie. The club's technical director expressed confidence in Heitinga’s abilities and his potential to build on the club’s progress. Heitinga is excited for the new challenge ahead.
"John is a good coach with enormous drive. He is ambitious and has further developed himself over the past few years in the Premier League and Champions League."
"I am incredibly excited to start. The last years in England have done me a lot of good. I'm ready to continue as a head coach and I'm honoured to be given that opportunity at Ajax."
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