Steijn is ADO's new head coach, signs contract until summer 2028

Steijn, 53, returns to his former club as head coach on a deal until summer 2028, tasked with keeping ADO in the Eredivisie after a poor start.

Maurice Steijn has been appointed ADO Den Haag's new head coach on a contract until summer 2028, replacing sacked German manager Robin Peter. The 53-year-old, born in The Hague, made his professional debut at ADO in 1993/94 and spent six years with the club before moving to NAC Breda.

He later began his coaching career at ADO, serving as youth coach, interim manager and assistant before becoming head coach in 2011 until his dismissal in February 2014 due to poor results. In recent years, Steijn has managed Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax, though his spell in Amsterdam ended after just a few months.

Steijn now faces the challenge of keeping ADO in the Eredivisie. The club currently sits 17th with nine points from 12 matches, just two points below safety. ADO recently won 3-1 against Sparta Rotterdam under interim coach Levi Schwiebbe to halt their slide down the table.