Ajax is searching for a permanent manager after sacking John Heitinga on November 6, 2025. Fred Grim is serving as interim manager but will not continue for the rest of the season. The club's board is targeting a permanent managerial appointment. Leading candidates include Paul Simonis (former Go Ahead Eagles manager), Xavi (Barcelona icon), Iñigo Pérez (Rayo Vallecano manager), Mark van Bommel (former PSV manager), Will Still (former Southampton manager), and Edin Terzic (former Borussia Dortmund manager).

Resolution: This market resolves to the name of the manager officially announced as Ajax's permanent head coach. Resolution can be verified through official Ajax announcements at https://english.ajax.nl/ or major sports news outlets.

Sources: https://english.ajax.nl/, https://www.espn.com/soccer/, https://www.transfermarkt.us/

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