Erik ten Hag may lead Ajax in January: what is known about the return.

Erik ten Hag may return to Ajax

According to The Sun: Erik ten Hag is once again in the spotlight after his unexpected dismissal from 'Bayer'. The coach, only 55 years old, spent less than four months in the new position — he was dismissed on September 1, after just three matches.

Erik ten Hag may return to Ajax GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images Ten Hag may return to coaching after dramatic dismissals from Manchester United and Bayer REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

This occurred following his contentious departure from 'Manchester United' in 2024, where he won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in two years but was sacked due to a poor start last season.

Potential return to Ajax

According to De Telegraaf, Ten Hag may return to 'Ajax' in January. The Dutch giants are feeling the pressure after a weak start to the season under current coach John Heitinga, and fans are calling for change.

Although the club has not yet decided to dismiss Heitinga, Ten Hag remains a serious candidate to improve the situation in the team. Currently, 'Ajax' sits third in the Eredivisie, unbeaten, but three draws out of seven matches have caused discontent among the fans.

Furthermore, Heitinga has suffered defeats in both of this season's Champions League matches — against 'Inter' and 'Marseille'.

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Despite management currently refraining from dismissal, dissatisfied fans and poor results raise doubts about Heitinga's prospects for a long-term stay at the club.

Ten Hag is open to returning to 'Ajax', where he achieved significant success over a four-year period: winning three Eredivisie titles, two national cups, and reaching the Champions League semifinals in 2019.

id='6369387893112' data-video-id='6369387893112' data-account='5067014667001' data-player='default' data-usage='cms:WordPress:6.5.7:2.8.6:javascript' data-embed='default' class='video-js' data-application-id='' controls style='width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 0;'> The emergence of rumors about Erik ten Hag's possible return to 'Ajax' against the backdrop of his recent dismissals demonstrates the complex nature of football management. With the modern challenges facing clubs, it is crucial to monitor the subsequent steps of both the coach himself and the management of the Dutch club. If the situation at 'Ajax' does not change, the question of the next coach will become even more relevant.