Next Everton manager: Frank de Boer drops 'time for something else' hint after quitting Ajax

The Dutchman is the favourite to take over at Goodison Park if Roberto Martinez is dismissed

Frank de Boer (Getty)

Frank de Boer has dropped a huge hint that he could become the next Everton manager after quitting Ajax and declaring it is "time for something else".

The Dutchman's decision to leave his current role could after a dramatic failure to retain the Dutch Eredivisie title on Sunday. The 45-year-old saw his side fail to get the win they needed at lowly De Graafschap, handing rivals PSV Eindhoven their second straight crown.

In a statement on Ajax's official website, De Boer said: "I began to realise more that it was time for something else.

"This is better for me and also for Ajax. What I will do, I don't know yet - a year without a club is also an option. I'll see what comes my way."

De Boer is being back by bookmakers to take over at Goodison Park, with BetVictor slashing his odds from 5/4 to 4/6.

Current Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is under immense pressure after a woeful campaign that has seen growing dissent among the fans. A 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on Tuesday did little to help the Spaniard's cause.

Martinez has overseen the worst home record in the club's history this season (Getty)

De Boer is seen as one of the top continental coaches having led Ajax to four consecutive Eredivisie titles prior to their recent disappointments.

He added: "I have had a fantastic time here, first as a player and also in the past decade as a coach.

"After winning four league titles in succession last season was a disappointment. We wanted to rectify last season but it was not what we hoped or expected."