Who is Etienne Reijnen? Liverpool close to appointing new coach as Arne Slot decision clear
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Liverpool looks to be closing in on the appointment of a new coach ahead of what could be a busy summer, with the club's decision giving a clear indication on Arne Slot's future14:44, 01 May 2026Updated 12:00, 23 May 2026Etienne Reijnen looks set to join Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool looks set to make a new addition to its coaching staff, with Etienne Reijnen close to joining Arne Slot’s team.The Reds are set for an important summer after what has been a poor campaign, although they do look set to secure Champions League qualification at the very least. With club legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson departing, and other big names potentially following them, there could be a very different look to Liverpool again next season.Not only will there be changes made on the playing side, but it seems Slot will refresh his coaching staff as well.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: New coach incoming, Yan Diomande latestREAD MORE: Pep Guardiola's new job confirmed immediately after Man City exit announcementAccording to The Telegraph, Reijnen has told those close to him that he is preparing to make the move to Anfield in what is the clearest signal yet that Slot will remain in charge of Liverpool next season.The Reds are one coach down from the group that started the campaign following the departure of Aaron Briggs in December.
That may also see current assistant Giovanni van Bronckhorst leave the Reds.Reijnen briefly played with Slot at PEC Zwolle for two seasons and was appointed by the now Liverpool boss during his time at Feyenoord.“I thought about it carefully. “You don't want to have to get to know someone completely in the middle of the season.”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. It is also clear that I tried to sign him two years ago when I first came here, but we couldn't do it."Reijnen played for Zwolle, AZ Alkmaar, Cambuur, Groningen and Maccabi Haifa during his career, before retiring in 2018.He then took up a scouting role at Zwolle, before transitioning to a coaching position.