Erik ten Hag could return to former club Ajax after his surprise sacking from Bayer Leverkusen.Ten Hag was brutally axed by the Bundesliga club after just three games in charge.Ten Hag has been sacked twice in the last yearGettyThat followed his sacking by Manchester United in October 2024 after a two-year stint at Old Trafford.Now, Dutch publication De Telegraaf are reporting that he could be lined-up for a move back to former club Ajax.It has been a frustrating start to the season under new boss John Heitinga, who left Liverpool this summer to take the job.They currently sit third in the Eredivisie, but are yet to lose a game.Ajax have won four and drawn four of their opening eight matches.It is their form in Europe that has been particularly concerning with a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan and a 4-0 loss to Marseille coming in the Champions League.Erik ten Hag’s next jobWith Heitinga under pressure, Ten Hag remains a standout candidate to take over.The board are said to be holding off making a decision, but serious doubts have been raised about his long-term future.Ten Hag is said to be open to a return to Ajax, where he had a successful four-year stint.He won three Eredivisie titles, two domestic cups, and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.Heitinga is under pressure at AjaxAFPTen Hag after AjaxThe 55-year-old left his Ajax role early in May 2022 to take on the job at Man United.He ended up spending just over two years in the dugout at Old Trafford and ended up becoming one of their most successful managers in recent history.He won the League Cup and FA Cup – as well as reaching the final of the FA Cup on another occasion.However, the United hierarchy lost patience and sacked him in October 2024. Ruben Amorim eventually replaced him at the club.In the summer of 2025, he was hired by Bayer Leverkusen following Xabi Alonso’s exit to Real Madrid.Ten Hag has won eight trophies in his managerial careerGettyHe saw a number of his key players sold like Florian Wirtz and Granit Xhaka, while centre back Jonathan Tah joined rivals Bayern Munich.After just three games in the dugout, he was relieved of his duties.