Liverpool are reportedly close to securing a significant addition to their coaching team, with former Dutch international Giovanni van Bronckhorst emerging as a key figure in Arne Slot’s revamped backroom staff for next season.
Mail Sport journalist Lewis Steele shared on X that the 50-year-old is now a “leading candidate” to join Slot’s team, following Johnny Heitinga’s return to Ajax.
Van Bronckhorst, who like Slot previously won the Eredivisie with Feyenoord, also boasts high-level experience from his managerial stints at Rangers — whom he led to a Europa League final — and Besiktas.
His appointment would signal another strong statement of intent from the reigning Premier League champions, who appear committed to maintaining the structure and unity that defined the Jurgen Klopp era.
With Slot winning the league in his debut season, Liverpool are now backing him not just in the transfer market — with players like Florian Wirtz still on the radar — but also in building a robust support staff.
Van Bronckhorst’s addition would further reinforce Liverpool’s Dutch influence, which is already growing within the new coaching setup. Heitinga’s departure leaves a key vacancy that needs to be filled quickly ahead of pre-season preparations.
Bringing in another manager with proven success adds to Liverpool’s message of consolidating strength. While recruitment on the pitch remains a priority — with ongoing talks for players such as Milos Kerkez and Wirtz — strategic appointments off the pitch could prove just as impactful.
With experience across multiple top European leagues and a track record of handling pressure, Van Bronckhorst could be an ideal right-hand man to help Slot push for back-to-back titles.