Lost all 4 games in the Champions League + 4th in the Eredivisie! Official: Ajax coach Heitinga sacked

Sports     11:47pm, 6 November 2025

Ajax official news, coach Heitinga has dismissed get out of class.

Early this morning, Ajax lost 0-3 at home to Galatasaray. The team lost all 4 Champions League games. In the league, the team is currently fourth in the Eredivisie, 8 points behind the leader.

Announcement

Ajax has suspended John Heitinga as head coach with immediate effect. The manager's contract was originally scheduled to last until June 30, 2027, but will now be terminated. Assistant coach Marcel Keizer was similarly treated. Ajax are looking for a new head coach; in the meantime, Fred Grim will take over Heitinga's duties.

Heitinga served as the assistant coach of Liverpool coach Slott last season and won the Premier League championship with the team. In 2017, Heitinga accepted the invitation to be the head coach of Ajax, leading the team to a total record of 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses.