Overview

• John Heitinga officially left his role as assistant coach under Arne Slot at Liverpool on May 31 to become Ajax’s head coach.
• He replaces Francesco Farioli, who resigned after Ajax surrendered a nine-point Eredivisie lead with five games remaining.
• Heitinga returns to a club where he played 154 league matches and served as interim manager in early 2023.
• Liverpool has opened its recruitment for Slot’s new assistant ahead of the squad’s pre-season restart in early July.
• Marino Pusic and Etienne Reijnen are considered leading candidates based on their previous collaborations with Slot and current availability.