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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been approached by Ajax over a shock return to the club.

Ten Hag in frame for two major jobs

Earlier this week, it emerged that Ten Hag – who was sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just three games – is a candidate for the Wolverhampton Wanderers job.

David Ornstein revealed that Ten Hag was on Wolves’ list alongside Gary O’Neil, who has since withdrawn from the running.

Wolves are on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Vitor Pereira, who oversaw a woeful start to the 2025/26 campaign.

Earlier on Thursday, Dutch news outlet AD revealed that Ten Hag is also a candidate for the Ajax managerial position. It was reported that Ten Hag recently held talks with technical director Alex Kroes over potentially replacing John Heitinga at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Heitinga’s sacking has now been confirmed, with Romano further noting that Ten Hag is indeed being eyed to assume the hot seat in Amsterdam.

🚨🔴⚪️ BREAKING: Ajax sack head coach John Heitinga with immediate effect.

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