Liverpool have confirmed John Heitinga has left the club to become head coach of Ajax.

The 41-year-old former Ajax and Everton defender, who was assistant to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, leaves the Premier League champions after just one year at Anfield.

The former Netherlands international - who came through the youth ranks at the Dutch giants - takes over from Francesco Farioli after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven.

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"John leaves with our gratitude and appreciation for his role in our 2024-25 Premier League title win," A statement from the English champions read.

The news comes after Pep Lijnders, who was assistant to ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, has reportedly agreed to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City.


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