Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch admits he is disappointed that Arne Slot right-hand man Johnny Heitinga has left the club to take charge of hometown side Ajax.
The 41-year-old joined the Reds alongside Slot and has been a valuable advisor to the club. Helping them to a Premier League title this season. Before recently deciding to return to his old club where he played as a player and worked with the youth team. As well as taking temporary charge of the first team.
“A very good coach สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน with a great eye for detail. I spoke to Heitinga a lot about my performances this season and watched a lot of videos.” Gravenberch told Algemeine Dagblod.
“Personally, I think it’s a shame he went to Ajax, but I think they’ll get a great coach for sure.”
Arne Slot once said of the time when Heitinga was link with Ajax: “If Ajax are smart, they will consider Heitinga – he is ready to do that job. If John is smart, he will stay here for another season.”
On his appointment at Ajax, which will be his first permanent senior role as a manager. Heitinga said: ‘I am incredibly excited to start.
‘The last years in England have done me a lot of good. I’ve been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs.
‘I’m ready to continue as a head coach and I’m honoured to be given that opportunity at Ajax.’