Frank de Boer says he is ready for “something else” but has not ruled out taking a year out after leaving Ajax.
De Boer stepped down on Thursday after six years as manager, days after the club missed out on the Dutch title to PSV Eindhoven.
The 45-year-old has been linked with Everton, who are 12th in the Premier League after one win in 10 and currently managed by Roberto Martinez.
“What I will do, I don’t know yet,” De Boer said.
The Dutchman was critical of Ajax’s failure to be crowned champions of the Netherlands for the 34th time last weekend.
Ajax needed to win at second-from-bottom De Graafschap to secure a fifth title in six years but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw that allowed PSV to leapfrog the leaders and retain their title after they won at PEC Zwolle.
“I began to realise more that it was time for something else,” added De Boer, who led Ajax to four straight league titles between 2011 and 2014.
“This is better for me and also for Ajax.”
Asked about his future, De Boer said: “A year without a club is also an option. I’ll see what comes my way.”
Ajax director Edwin van der Sar said De Boer was “hugely ambitious”.
“We are sorry that he is leaving,” the former Manchester United keeper said.
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Frank de Boer Steps Down As Ajax Boss
