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Ajax fired coach John Heitinga and assistant Marcel Keizer on Nov. 6, 2025, after a poor start to the season, with Fred Grim named interim coach.
Ajax has fired head coach John Heitinga on November 6, 2025, following a disastrous start to the 2025-26 season, including four consecutive Champions League losses, zero points, and a 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray.
The club cited insufficient progress and missed opportunities despite Heitinga’s two-year contract.
Assistant coach Marcel Keizer was also dismissed, and Fred Grim will serve as interim head coach.
Technical director Alex Kroes offered to resign but was asked to stay temporarily.
The move comes amid a broader overhaul, with former manager Erik ten Hag reportedly in talks for a return.
Ajax sits fourth in the Eredivisie, eight points behind leaders, and is reevaluating its ambitions after a string of poor performances and declining fan support.
Ajax despidió al entrenador John Heitinga y al asistente Marcel Keizer el 6 de noviembre de 2025, después de un mal comienzo de la temporada, con Fred Grim nombrado entrenador interino.