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John Heitinga(Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates)

Andy Robertson is among those who have sent well wishes to John Heitinga, who has left his role as Arne Slot's assistant to become the new head coach of Ajax.

Heitinga, 41, joined Liverpool last summer as part of Slot's new backroom team.

It turned out to be a hugely successful one for Slot and his team with Liverpool going on to win the Premier League title at the first time of asking.

And for Heitinga, it's one and done, with the former Everton defender departing Anfield to start his own journey as a No.1 with Ajax.

The news was confirmed by all parties on Saturday morning and Robertson was one of the first players to pay tribute to Heitinga and wish him well in his new role.

The Scot shared a snap of him and Heitinga celebrating the Reds' title win on last week's bus parade with the message: "Success this season wouldn't of been possible with you!

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"Good luck legend."

The club also commented on Heitinga's departure with an official statement, which read: "Liverpool FC can confirm John Heitinga is to depart the club to take up the role of Ajax head coach.

"The 41-year-old leaves the Reds after one season in the backroom team, operating as assistant coach to Arne Slot.

He now assumes a position in charge of former club Ajax in his native Netherlands.

Arne Slot and Liverpool will begin the search for Heitinga's successor(Image: Getty Images)

"John leaves with our gratitude and appreciation for his role in our 2024-25 Premier League title win."

Heitinga heads to Amsterdam to succeed Francesco Farioli, who left his post in the aftermath of the club's failure to win the Dutch title due to a spectacular implosion in the final weeks of the 2024-25 campaign.

The former centre-back made over 200 appearances for Ajax during his playing career and has also had spells as the club's reserve team boss and as interim head coach.

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Liverpool will now assess their options in terms of appointing a successor to Heitinga ahead of the new season.

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