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A former Liverpool star could be set to come in to take the role of Arne Slot's assistant manager after it was confirmed that John Heitinga is leaving to take over as boss of Ajax. The former Everton defender arrived at Anfield last summer and has served as Slot's No 2 throughout their Premier League-winning campaign. However, Heitinga will have no involvement for the Reds in the 2025-26 campaign after coming to an agreement to take charge of Ajax. The 41-year-old will now return to Amsterdam for the fourth time, having enjoyed two spells at the club as a player and a brief stint in charge of the senior side in 2023. Heitinga has agreed a two-year contract and replaces Francesco Farioli, who departed the club after a single season in charge. And Liverpool have already started considering replacements with an ex-player high on their list, according to the Liverpool Echo. That player is Dirk Kuyt, who made 285 appearances for the Reds between 2006 and 2012. He is expected to leave his job as Beerschot manager following their relegation from the Belgian Juliper Pro League. Kuyt took charge of the Belgian outfit in 2023 and clinched promotion to the top flight in his first season. However, he was unable to keep his side up there as they dropped straight back down. Kuyt revealed earlier this year that Slot had previously extended a coaching invitation his way. Speaking to Peter Crouch on That Peter Crouch Podcast, he said: 'I know him very well,' Kuyt said. 'I had the opportunity when I retired from football to become his assistant at AZ.' 'I didn't choose to become his assistant which I regret of course now! But when he was at Feyenoord he gave me the opportunity to work a week alongside him to see how he's training and preparing for a game, so that was really interesting and of course I follow him very closely.' Heitinga will be joined in the dugout by fellow Ajax academy graduate Marcel Keizer. #i bet casino #đá gà casino trực tiếp #double bubble slot game