The coach took over from Alfred Schreuder
He managed a disappointing season finale for Ajax
He ajax will not extend the coach’s contract john heitinga after a disappointing 2022-23 season in which they finished third and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2009, tas reported by the club on its social networks.
Heitinga, a 39-year-old former Dutch international, took charge of the team at the end of January after the departure of Alfred Schreuder and reached an agreement until the end of the campaign. It was his first experience as a first-team manager, having previously worked with the club’s reserves.
“Personally, this was a hard decision and it was not easy to tell him“Ajax director of football said on Thursday, Sven Mislintat, to the club’s website.
“John stepped up to help the club through a difficult time, and he did it full of dedication. We are very thankful for that“.
“He learned a lot in the last few months. and we’d like to play a role in your development and keep you connected to the club. But I have come to the conclusion that Ajax needs a more experienced head coach,” the statement concluded.