Liverpool has identified the Dutch coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the leading contender to be added to Arne Slot's coaching staff this summer.

While Slot would not necessarily have been looking to break up a winning formula at Anfield, the departure of John Heitinga has left Liverpool looking for a new recruit.



The former Everton player left to pursue a first-team coaching opportunity with Ajax, and the club looks set to remain within the Dutch talent pool.

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Van Bronckhorst will be remembered by many for his decorated playing days.

Tapping into those connections, Liverpool is set to get a coach with an impressive amount of managerial experience to his name already.

While plenty of former players take on coaching roles as stepping stones to more senior jobs, Van Bronckhorst is stepping back out of the limelight after a number of stints as a head coach.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool interacts with Giovanni van Bronckhorst in a 2022 Champions League encounter with Rangers.

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