Overview

• John Heitinga signed a contract with Ajax Amsterdam that runs until June 30, 2027.
• He succeeds Francesco Farioli, who resigned after Ajax relinquished a nine-point lead and lost the Eredivisie title on the final day.
• Heitinga returns to Ajax after serving as interim manager in 2023.
• He brings experience from assistant roles under Arne Slot at Liverpool—where he won a Premier League crown—and under David Moyes at West Ham United.
• Ajax’s board views Heitinga as the key architect for rebuilding the squad and mounting a title challenge in the upcoming season.