Liverpool closing in on new appointment as Arne Slot future becomes clearer
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool is closing in on the appointment of a new coach in the clearest sign on Arne Slot's future yet, with the Reds' boss having come under increasing scrutiny this season08:07, 23 May 2026Updated 08:13, 23 May 2026Arne Slot looks set to make a new appointment to his Liverpool coaching staff(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is edging closer to appointing Etienne Reijnen to its coaching staff — and it represents the strongest signal yet that Arne Slot will be staying at Anfield.Reijnen previously worked alongside Slot at Feyenoord and had remained at the Dutch club until last Sunday, when he departed his role. It is understood that he has told those close to him that he is preparing to make the move to the Premier League club, according to The Telegraph.Slot had hoped to bring Reijnen with him to Liverpool in 2024 upon his initial arrival, but the move fell through when Reijnen was unable to obtain a work permit and was forced to remain in the Netherlands.READ MORE: Pep Guardiola's new job confirmed immediately after Man City exit announcementThe Liverpool head coach has faced considerable scrutiny over his future, following a season in which the Reds have gone from champions to a side still battling to secure its place in the Champions League.
Slot brought him on board at Feyenoord after being impressed by the work he had carried out at Cambuur.The Liverpool boss has remained tight-lipped over appointing Reijnen, stating: "As I always say about players, it is the same about staff members. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.He went on to say: "Well, it is fair to say that I have worked with him before.
And I have a very high regard for him in terms of the coach he is. It is also clear that I tried to sign him two years ago when I first came here, but we couldn't do it."Liverpool appears poised to enter something of a new chapter, with several of its long-serving figures departing.