Coach who quit job to work for Liverpool is now unemployed just weeks later

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Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last weekend and his former Feyenoord colleague Etienne Reijnen is now out of work after a move to Anfield fell through. 13:23, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 13:28, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last weekend (Image: PA Wire)Etienne Reijnen had been all set to join Liverpool - but he now finds himself without a job altogether following Arne Slot's dismissal.

Prior to Slot's departure, however, Reijnen had been preparing to make the move to Merseyside to link up with his fellow Dutchman. With Slot now gone, the move to Merseyside is firmly off the table, and a return to Feyenoord appears equally unlikely - as Dutch outlet De Telegraaf reports that his former role at the club has already been filled.However, Van Persie's own future at Feyenoord remains equally uncertain.

In that regard, it is now up to us to get things clear and sharp before we make a decision."Slot, meanwhile, penned an open letter to supporters over the weekend, in which he said: "The connection we share goes beyond football, beyond European nights under the Anfield lights or the sound of You'll Never Walk Alone being sung from The Kop."You made me feel welcome from the start and helped me on the path. That is something I cherish."Etienne Reijnen has left Feyenoord and was expected to join Liverpool (Image: Getty)Alongside thanking the supporters, Slot also paid tribute to players, staff and the club's owners, saying: "It has been a pleasure working with you all."Liverpool's 20th league title belongs to all of us and it will remain an important chapter in its history.