Recently departed Liverpool coach John Heitinga is “seriously considering” bringing goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros on loan to Ajax next season, according to a report in the Netherlands.
Heitinga was confirmed as the Dutch club’s new head coach last week, having previously spent a year working under Arne Slot at Liverpool. Unsurprisingly, he may look to tap into his former side’s rich depth of talent.
As third-choice goalkeeper, Jaros' signature seems an attainable target for Ajax, who finished second this season, a point behind PSV Eindhoven. As per Voetbal International (VI), Ajax is in the market for a new keeper this summer, with several names on the club’s shortlist.
It enquired about NEC’s Robin Roefs but felt the price was too high, while Kayne van Oevelen, Dominik Kotarski and Jeffrey de Lange are also under consideration.
Jaros is another player Ajax likes and is keen on competing a loan move for the player. However, the report adds Liverpool’s demands at present are "too high."
Lille is another possible destination for Jaros, but he would likely be back-up at the Ligue 1 side. VI states the Czech stopper could compete for the No. 1 jersey in Amsterdam.
Vitezslav Jaros of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 09, 2025 in Kirkby, England.
Vitezslav Jaros has been Liverpool's third-choice goalkeeper this season (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Jaros joined the Reds in 2017 and progressed through the club’s youth ranks before moving into the first-team set-up. He has spent time on loan at four different clubs since 2021, including spells at Notts County and Stockport County.
After returning from a short-term stint at Austrian side Sturm Graz last summer, Jaros remained with the Liverpool squad and made his senior debut in October.
With Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher both injured, the Czech keeper came on for the final 11 minutes of Liverpool’s win away at Crystal Palace. Jaros kept a clean sheet and his solitary appearance in the Premier League earned him a winners’ medal.
He also featured in the Carabao Cup, making his first Liverpool start and playing 90 minutes in a 3-2 fourth-round win at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Should he depart Liverpool, Jaros would be the second keeper to leave this summer. Kelleher’s transfer to Brentford was confirmed this week for a fee of up to £18 million ($24 million)
Despite the Irishman’s exit, Jaros is still in line to be the third choice next season, given the imminent arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.
The Reds also confirmed the signing of Armin Pecsi for $2 million (£1.5 million), although the youngster is expected to play mainly for the Under-21s next season.