Ajax has appointed Liverpool’s assistant first-team coach, John Heitinga, as their new manager.
Heitinga emerged as the perfect candidate for the Dutch club, which fell short in the league title race last year following Farioli’s departure and Ten Hag’s move to Bayer Leverkusen.
A two-year contract has been agreed upon between Ajax and John Heitinga, making him their new head coach. 
“Exclusive story confirmed as Liverpool gave their green light earlier this week, and Heitinga will go back to Ajax.” 
Ex-Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt, currently the head coach of Beerschot in Belgium, is a rumored replacement for Heitinga, but Liverpool will prioritize transfers this summer before making a decision. 
During a recent interview while on the go, Slot revealed his desperation to keep the player who helped the club regain its top position in the Premier League. 

“If Ajax would be smart, they would consider him. He is ready to take on a job like that. If John is smart, he would stay one more season.” 
Highlighting Heitinga’s pressure management in a crucial knockout game, Slot further praised his assistant after his 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton. 

“I couldn’t have wished for more. If I say talented, I don’t even rate him high enough because he’s more than that already. He’s been a head coach himself, but he’s still young. 
“(He) grew into our staff from the start in a very good manner, so has the same idea about football. That’s also why I chose him to come to us as well. 
“But the way he is with the boys, just like Sipke (Hulshoff) is, (is) very positive.”