Feyenoord return close for Liverpool coach
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Image Credits: Imago ImagesArne Slot’s Liverpool project is entering a decisive summer, but not all of the movement around Anfield is about incoming transfers or outgoings on the pitch.Behind the scenes, the Dutch manager has been reshaping his coaching structure while trying to steady a squad that has just come through a turbulent second season — a fifth-place Premier League finish, inconsistent European form, and the looming departures of key figures like Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.Yet as Liverpool prepare for a rebuild, attention has also turned back to the manager’s roots in the Netherlands, where one of his most trusted football minds is now edging closer to a return home.Giovanni van Bronckhorst, the former Feyenoord, Arsenal, Barcelona and Netherlands captain has been deeply embedded in Liverpool’s coaching structure since joining Slot’s staff in 2025, forming part of the tactical backbone that helped the Dutchman adapt to the intensity and scrutiny of English football.Van Bronckhorst’s reputation as a manager is already well established.He broke Feyenoord’s 18-year Eredivisie title drought in 2017, won multiple domestic trophies, and later guided Rangers to a Scottish Cup triumph and a Europa League final.His experience at elite clubs, combined with his calm authority, made him a natural fit for Slot’s Premier League setup.But now, that Liverpool chapter may be approaching its conclusion.According to reports from the Netherlands as per quotes via 1908.nl, Feyenoord are actively working on a return for Van Bronckhorst in a senior technical role, with discussions centring on a structural position within the club’s football leadership.As one insider put it, “a package has been proposed that could be interesting for him,” with responsibilities expected to include player development, academy progression, and acting as a key bridge between recruitment and the technical department.The proposal would place him back at the heart of the club where his legacy as both player and manager remains deeply respected.In fact, as Feyenoord reshape their leadership model, former striker Michiel Kramer publicly backed the idea, suggesting that Van Bronckhorst’s network and experience could significantly strengthen the club’s football operations.“It is only beneficial if such a man joins the club,” Kramer noted, highlighting the value of his connections and football intelligence.For Slot, the situation is sensitive but familiar.His Liverpool tenure has already seen staff adjustments, including ongoing backroom restructuring aimed at refining tactical output and squad development.Van Bronckhorst’s potential departure would mark another significant shift in that ecosystem.However, there is a growing understanding that Liverpool would not block the move if Van Bronckhorst decides to return to Rotterdam.The emotional pull of Feyenoord, the club where he began his career and later won the league as manager, remains powerful.As one of Dutch football’s most respected modern figures weighs his next step, the connection between Anfield and De Kuip once again underlines how closely linked Slot’s Liverpool project remains to his Feyenoord foundations.And this time, it may be one of his most trusted lieutenants heading home. Feyenoord Giovanni van Bronckhorst