Heitinga does not cherish a resort. He left in a fairly unpleasant way in 2022 with the record champion of the Netherlands. ,, You sometimes come across disappointments in your life. But I don’t get stuck in that, I am someone who prefers to look ahead. ” Ajax was not the only candidate.
Alex Kroes clearly about the objective Ajax under John Heitinga: ‘I have a very good feeling about it’
And he didn’t have doubts to return now. ,, I spoke a lot with Kroes. Many things were important to me: what the expectations are and what is possible with reinforcements. We want to be in all positions Differencemakers. Together we are working hard to lay that puzzle. ” For his predecessor Francesco Farioli he has achieved positive words.
John Heitinga. © ANP/HH
Wish list Heitinga
Heitinga did have to take Henderson’s departure. ,, I still spoke to him. I have a lot of respect for him, but he has decided to leave. I wish him a nice continuation of his career. ” The new Ajax trainer naturally wants new players.
Ajax without (youth) internationals at training camp in Zeist
Heitinga believes that his own way of thinking about football and that of Ajax match well. ,, I am mainly for collaboration. If you have seen the training today, then there is intensity and playing pleasure. You will also see that intensity on the field. You can also judge me for that. “