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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Ex-Liverpool assistant 'agrees to join Man City coaching staff' - as Pep Guardiola enlists Jurgen Klopp's former right-hand man as part of his backroom reshuffle
Former Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders has reportedly agreed a deal to join Pep Guardiola 's coaching staff at Manchester City. Lijnders enjoyed two spells at Anfield that spanned nine years in total, and worked closely alongside Jurgen Klopp as the Reds enjoyed success both at home and on the continent. However, the Dutchman will now join a new-look backroom at Liverpool's greatest rivals during that period. Mail Sport reported earlier this week that Lijnders had been earmarked for a place on Guardiola's bench after the departures of key personnel Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens and Inigo Dominguez. And now, according to a report from The Athletic, a deal between the two parties has been agreed. Guardiola will be keen to put the preceding campaign behind him as City endured a miserable mid-season slump in the league and ultimately failed to win a major trophy for the first time since 2017. Now Lijnders will join a new-look backroom staff at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola looks to bounce back following a disappointing campaign Lijnders joined Klopp in departing Anfield when the German bowed out following a glittering nine-year stint on Merseyside last year. With his own managerial ambitions the 42-year-old was subsequently appointed head coach of Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg. The move would prove to be short-lived however, as Lijnders was sacked in December following just 29 games in charge with the club floundering in the league table. The departure prevented a reunion with Klopp, who assumed his role as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer the following month. Klopp has long been a staunch advocate for his former No 2 and heaped praise on Lijnders prior to their Liverpool farewell. 'The most influential guy in the last years at this club was definitely Pep Lijnders,' Klopp said. 'The job he did is absolutely exceptional. The inspiration he is for me is absolutely exceptional.' Meanwhile City are preparing to get their FIFA Club World Cup campaign underway next month in the United States. The club will first take on Moroccan side Wydad AC on June 18 before facing Al Ain FC of the United Arab Emirates, followed by a blockbuster showdown with Serie A giants Juventus.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jurgen Klopp's former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders set for shock move to become Pep Guardiola's new No2
Lijnders was also interviewed for a Championship job earlier this summer PEP IN HIS STEP PEP IN HIS STEP Jurgen Klopp's former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders set for shock move to become Pep Guardiola's new No2 JURGEN KLOPP'S former assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders is set to become Pep Guardiola's new No2 at Manchester City. Lijnders, 42, has been out of work since being sacked as RB Salzburg boss last December. Advertisement 4 Pepijn Lijnders was axed as RB Salzburg boss last December Credit: AFP 4 Lijnders, 42, worked as Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool assistant across several years Credit: Getty The Dutchman had accepted the gig after leaving Liverpool at the same time as pal Klopp. Lijnders had worked as the German's assistant over two spells across nine years. He coached the Reds for many seasons as they battled with Guardiola's City for the Prem title. According to The Times, Lijnders is now set to join his former rivals' coaching staff. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL RED-EMPTION Man Utd stars celebrate Defining Education Challenge Cup after win vs Hong Kong They claim that he will work closely with Guardiola following the exits of a trio of the Spaniard's backroom team. Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez have both left City, while Carlos Vicens has departed to take charge of Portuguese Europa League outfit SC Braga. Lijnders was considered for the vacant Norwich City head coaching job earlier this month. The Canaries sacked Johannes Hoff Thorup, and opted not to give the gig to caretaker boss Jack Wilshere full time. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Carlos Vicens is among the coaches to have left Pep Guardiola's coaching team Credit: Getty Lijnders was interviewed for the position, only for Norwich chiefs to choose Bristol City boss Liam Manning instead. The former Anfield assistant is set to join up with City for next month's Club World Cup. Advertisement 'I will quit' - Pep Guardiola gives Man City ultimatum over squad issue that is 'impossible for my soul' Ex-City centre-back Kolo Toure was also considered for the role. The Ivorian has been working with the club's Under-18s. Toure, 44, has experience as a first team coach under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic and Leicester. While he was also briefly in charge of Wigan Athletic. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jurgen Klopp's former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders set for shock move to become Pep Guardiola's new No2
JURGEN KLOPP'S former assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders is set to become Pep Guardiola's new No2 at Manchester City. Lijnders, 42, has been out of work since being 4 Pepijn Lijnders was axed as RB Salzburg boss last December Credit: AFP 4 Lijnders, 42, worked as Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool assistant across several years Credit: Getty The Dutchman had accepted the gig after leaving Lijnders had worked as the German's assistant over two spells across nine years. He coached the Reds for many seasons as they battled with Guardiola's City for the Prem title. According to READ MORE IN FOOTBALL They claim that he will work closely with Guardiola following the exits of a trio of the Spaniard's backroom team. Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez have both left City, while Carlos Vicens has departed to take charge of Portuguese Europa League outfit SC Braga. Lijnders was considered for the vacant The Canaries sacked Johannes Hoff Thorup, and opted not to give the gig to caretaker boss Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Carlos Vicens is among the coaches to have left Pep Guardiola's coaching team Credit: Getty Lijnders was interviewed for the position, only for Norwich chiefs to choose The former Anfield assistant is set to join up with City for next month's Club World Cup. 'I will quit' - Pep Guardiola gives Man City ultimatum over squad issue that is 'impossible for my soul' Ex-City centre-back The Ivorian has been working with the club's Under-18s. Toure, 44, has experience as a first team coach under While he was also briefly in charge of 4 Kolo Toure has been working with City's academy Credit: Alamy
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jurgen Klopp's ex-Liverpool No.2 agrees surprise move to Premier League rival
Pep Guardiola is set to be boosted by the arrival of Pep Lijnders at Manchester City, with Jurgen Klopp's former assistant agreeing to join the Premier League champions Pep Lijnders, Jurgen Klopp's former right-hand man at Liverpool, is joining Manchester City. The former Kop coach, who was dismissed by Red Bull Salzburg in December after trying his hand as a No.1 in Austria, has agreed personal terms and will be joining Pep Guardiola's coaching team for the 2025-26 season. Lijnders left Liverpool when Klopp left the club 12 months ago and promptly pitched up in Salzburg. But Lijnders only managed to secure 13 victories out of 29 matches - a disappointing record for a team used to success after clinching the Austrian Bundesliga title 14 times in the past 18 years. He departed with the team languishing in fifth place in the league and under Lijnders' successor, Thomas Letsch, Salzburg finished the campaign in second place. The role at Salzburg marked Lijnders' second attempt at management, and his first wasn't particularly successful either: he took over Dutch side NEC in January 2018 and was sacked four months later after failing to secure promotion to the Eredivisie. Nevertheless Lijnders has earned a stellar reputation as an assistant to Klopp during his two spells at Liverpool, leading many to anticipate great things from him as a head coach after years working with one of the best managers of his generation. Lijnders' departure from Liverpool at the end of last season was confirmed at the same time as Klopp's, and at the time the German had high praise for the 41-year-ol "The most influential guy in the last years at this club was definitely Pep Lijnders," Klopp said. "The job he did is absolutely exceptional. The inspiration he is for me is absolutely exceptional." Lijnders and Klopp had been set to reunite professionally at the start of the year when Klopp took up his new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. However, plans for a reunion were scuppered by Lijnders' Salzburg exit. Speaking ahead of leaving Liverpool last summer, Lijnders spoke of his fondness for the club and the city: "10 years of the club and my boys don't know anything else, they are Scousers. I owe this club everything. They don't owe me anything, to be honest. "It's 10 years full of dedication. I always said I will finish with Jurgen; the moment I will not assist anyone else, that's the moment I will go and I will manage. That was always the case. So when we spoke, it was clear for me: OK, then I go and manage, and we end this project together [that] we started. "It's not easy. My boys, my wife; my boys are two proper Scousers and their whole life they will be. Maybe posh ones! But still! I cannot say thank you enough to everybody involved."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pep Lijnders agrees personal terms to join Man City in bombshell development
Jurgen Klopp's former trusted lieutenant, Pep Lijnders, has agreed personal terms to join Manchester City. The ex-Liverpool coach, who was sacked by Red Bull Salzburg in December, is set to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Lijnders left Liverpool when Klopp left the club 12 months ago, but his spell at Salzburg as a manager did not go to plan. READ MORE: Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool being held up by 'important' Bayer Leverkusen demand READ MORE: Liverpool parade suspect Paul Doyle's maximum jail sentence if found guilty Lijnders won just 13 of his 29 matches in charge of Salzburg — a team that is accustomed to success after winning the Austrian Bundesliga 14 times in the last 18 years — and left with the team sitting in fifth place in the league. Salzburg went on to finish second under Lijnders' replacement, Thomas Letsch. Advertisement There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
