After Galatasaray defeated Ajax 3-0 away in the UEFA Champions League, the Dutch team announced with a post on its official social media account that coach John Heitinga was dismissed. In Ajax’s post,
“Ajax has suspended John Heitinga with immediate effect. The head coach’s contract was to run until June 30, 2027, but will now be terminated. The same goes for assistant coach Marcel Keizer. Ajax is looking for a new head coach; Fred Grim will take over Heitinga in the meantime.”
His statements were included.
Ajax has suspended John Heitinga with immediate effect. The head coach’s contract was due to run until June 30, 2027, but will now be terminated. The same applies to assistant coach Marcel Keizer. Ajax is looking for a new head coach; In the meantime, Fred Grim will take over… pic.twitter.com/phMVZ7PbYI
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) November 6, 2025