Ajax has immediately suspended John Heitinga. The Amsterdammers therefore have to look for a new trainer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the first steps have already been taken. The usually well-informed journalist reports that none other than Erik ten Hag has already been approached for a return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Heitinga’s dismissal had been coming for a long time. The team’s results were disappointing under his leadership, causing a lot of grumbling among fans. There has also been much speculation from the major media about the end of the ‘Heitinga era’. After the 0-3 defeat against Galatasaray, it was decided to fire Heitinga, just like Marcel Keizer. Alex Kroes has announced that he will leave as technical director.
In the context of Heitinga’s dismissal, there was also a lot of speculation about Ten Hag’s return. That was further helped by the fact that the trainer, who is now without a club, had an appointment planned with Kroes. Ajax fans see the solution to the situation in Amsterdam in the former success coach.
Return initiated?
However, Erik ten Hag seems to have plenty of choices at the moment. From England, Wolverhampton Wanderers are heavily linked to the trainer who was quickly fired from Bayer Leverkusen at the start of the season. Het Parool announced that Ten Hag also has the choice to work as national coach.
🚨⚪️🔴 Understand Erik ten Hag has been approached by Ajax over possible return to the club as Heitinga got sacked.
Talks ongoing but no decision yet by Erik ten Hag, who already didn’t advance in talks with Wolves. pic.twitter.com/YdGkUs4btI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 6, 2025
Although a return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA is by no means certain, Ajax fans seem to be looking forward to a return to Amsterdam. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ten Hag has already been contacted by the Amsterdam team. The fact that discussions with Wolverhampton Wanderers have not yet progressed further could help in this regard.
