That meant a 3rd straight season with out a trophy for Ajax, who’ve gained the Dutch title a report 36 occasions.
“John is an efficient coach with monumental drive,” mentioned their technical director Alex Kroes.
“He’s bold and has additional developed himself over the previous few years within the Premier League and Champions League.
“John is aware of the membership nicely and we’re satisfied that he, along with Marcel, will assist enhance our gamers and construct on the progress made since final summer time.”
Ajax gained 14 of Heitinga’s 22 video games in cost on the finish of the 2022-23 season to complete third within the Eredivisie.
Heitinga then spent 2023-24 as West Ham’s first-team coach beneath David Moyes earlier than joining Arne Slot at Liverpool last summer, they usually helped the Reds win their second Premier League title in Slot’s first season in cost.
“I’m extremely excited to start out,” mentioned Heitinga, who additionally performed for Atletico Madrid, Everton, Fulham and Hertha Berlin.
“The final years in England have accomplished me plenty of good. I am able to proceed as a head coach and I am honoured to be given that chance at Ajax.”
