John Heitinga is not the only one departing from Ajax; Alex Kroes is also set to leave the club. The technical director has offered his resignation and will step down once a successor is appointed. Furthermore, his contract is due to expire at the end of this season. There are speculations that Nigel de Jong could be the new successor to Kroes. Currently serving as the sporting director at the KNVB, De Jong is being mentioned as a possible candidate for the position. With a rich history as a player, having represented Ajax for many years and being an 81-time international for the Netherlands, he is well acquainted with the club. Post navigation Speculation Grows Over Ajax Coaching Vacancy as Mark van Bommel Emerges as Potential Candidate Trends in Leadership Changes at Ajax: A Critical Analysis