5 managers who should return to their former clubs

#2 Frank de Boer to AFC Ajax

Ajax could use his prowess again

While the Eredivisie was always a league that brought to fore some incredible young talents from across Europe, it was always a league – at least in the last decade – that was dominated by Amsterdam's AFC Ajax.

And that's partly down to their former manager, Frank de Boer. The Dutchman spent 12 years with the club as a player and then 6 years at the club as the first-team manager winning four consecutive titles as well as a domestic cup. His influence on the youth coming through the ranks was unmatched and you can ask the likes of Cristian Eriksen and Daley Blind of just how good a manager Frank de Boer was.

Having joined Inter Milan at the beginning of the current season and then having subsequently been fired, De Boer is currently without a job. But given Ajax's struggles in the Eredivisie this season – they're second, a place they're not comfortable with – they could use De Boer's influence once again.

Side note: Frank de Boer also played for Barcelona – a club looking out for a new manager come the end of the season. Food for thought.