John Heitinga announces retirement from soccer

John Heitinga announces retirement from soccer John HeitingaJohn Heitinga has called time on his professional playing career and Ajax coach Frank de Boer hinted the Dutchman could move into coaching.

Former Netherlands international John Heitinga has announced his retirement from soccer effective immediately.

Heitinga was on the books of Ajax this season but only managed to see 40 minutes of Eredivisie action.

The 32-year-old decided to bring an end to his career after talks with his agent Rob Jansen and Ajax coach Frank de Boer.

"I realized in December that the time to put an end to my active career came closer," he told the official Ajax website. "I conducted good talks with my agent Rob…