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Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Arne Slot's masterstroke signing is Liverpool's best business of summer window
Florian Wirtz is undoubtedly Arne Slot's marquee summer signing at Liverpool - but Giovanni van Bronckhorst might yet prove to be his best. The exit of highly-rated assistant coach Johnny Heitinga - an unsung hero of last season's Premier League title triumph - to Ajax was undoubtedly a blow. But now Liverpool have swiftly recruited a vastly experienced, high-class replacement in van Bronckhorst, who has already won seven trophies during various managerial spells in Holland, Scotland and Turkey. The former Arsenal and Barcelona defender - capped 105 times by the Netherlands - actually lifted more silverware (five trophies) than Slot at Feyenoord and also guided the Dutch giants to Eredivisie glory for the first time in 18 years. It's no surprise to see him jump at the chance to work alongside his compatriot at Anfield, however, as the pair set their sights on another slice of history; an English-record 21st league crown. Van Bronckhorst previously said of his new partner in crime: "Arne Slot is an exceptional coach in my eyes, he is showing great things with Liverpool and is doing that in the toughest league in the world. "I have seen it as an Arsenal player: the Premier League is extremely tough. But Arne was successful in his first year and he's a really great coach. He's also been sacked once in his career at AZ Alkmaar, a sacking hurts." Van Bronckhorst, who guided Rangers to the Europa League final in 2022, has been out of work since November when he was dismissed by Besiktas. He has worked under several top bosses including Arsene Wenger, Frank Rijkaard and Guus Hiddink but had become disillusioned by the lack of patience in the modern game. That's precisely why a new challenge and the opportunity to be part of Slot's Dutch revolution at Anfield proved too good to resist. The 50-year-old said of his Besiktas sacking: "The year before I arrived they had finished 43 points behind the champions. You can't close that gap in four months but clubs don't have patience anymore, the pressure is huge.'' While this is his first coaching role in England, he does know what it takes to get the best from some of the world's elite. Van Bronckhorst is fluent in both German and Spanish meaning he can help with the integration of £116million acquisition Wirtz and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, arriving from Valencia. An extra line of communication with both Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, providing they stay, will also be welcomed. Additionally, it should not be forgotten that Van Bronckhorst was an integral leader at Barcelona in a Champions League-winning dressing room that contained both Ronaldinho and teenager Lionel Messi. Van Bronckhorst, who won 22 trophies as a player, said of the Brazilian: "Ronaldinho regularly rocked up for training wearing Havaianas flip flops. "You could see the sand from the Barca beach between his toes and he'd tell us he couldn't train that day. We'd push him but knew in the next match, he'd excel again. "I used to play behind him on the left and I never knew what he was going to do! He'd tell me 'just run forward and come join me on the flank' - if anyone showed me how to enjoy the game, it was him!" He also witnessed the day Messi came of age, concluding: "We played a friendly against Porto, our team was made up of youth players. "Messi was 16 and only talked with his feet, Rijkaard gave him eight minutes and our assistant coach Henk ten Cate called me later that night and said 'this kid is the new star, he will replace Ronaldinho'.'' Sky has slashed the price of its bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
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Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Liverpool appoints Van Bronckhorst as assistant in Slot's new setup
Van Bronckhorst, who played for Arsenal and Barcelona during a distinguished career, won titles as a coach in the Netherlands with Feyenoord and Scotland with Rangers. Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has joined Liverpool as assistant coach to Arne Slot. Van Bronckhorst, who played for Arsenal and Barcelona during a distinguished career, won titles as a coach in the Netherlands with Feyenoord and Scotland with Rangers. His most recent role was as coach of Turkish team Besiktas. Slot has made changes to his backroom staff after winning the Premier League title in his first season in charge at Anfield. As well as Van Bronckhorst, Liverpool also confirmed the arrival of Xavi Valero for his second spell at the club. He will take over the role of head of first team goalkeeper coaching. Goalkeeper coaches Fabian Otte and Claudio Taffarel will leave the club, Liverpool said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Sun
02-07-2025
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- The Sun
Arne Slot appoints former Arsenal star as part of Liverpool coaching staff for 2025/26 Premier League season
GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has joined Arne Slot's Liverpool backroom staff. The former Arsenal defender and fellow Dutchman will join the Premier League champions as assistant coach after John Heitinga left to be Ajax head coach. 4 4 4 The 50-year-old will add huge experience after bossing some European big hitters. Van Bronckhorst became the manager of Feyenoord in 2015 and won and won the Eredivisie title in the 2016/17 season before leaving in 2019. He spent one season with Rangers in the 2021/22 season, where he won the Scottish Cup and reached the Europa League final, losing to Frankfurt on penalties. His most recent job was at Besiktas - but it did not end well. Van Bronckhorst took charge in 2024 and after 20 matches, he was relieved of his duties following four losses in their last six. GVB had a successful playing career, notably at Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup in 2003. Following that, he had a loan spell at Barcelona before moving permanently in 2004. During his time at the Nou Camp, he won the Champions League in 2006 and two LaLiga titles back-to-back in 2005 and 2006. Van Bronckhorst will be joins a Liverpool side that dominated the Prem last season but will also play a key role in integrating new summer signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool also announced departures ahead of the 2025/26 season. Fabian Otte and Claudio Taffarel, both part of the Reds' goalkeeper coaching staff, will be leaving the club. This follows the return of Xavi Valero, who has been appointed as the new head goalkeeper coach. Valero previously worked under Rafa Benítez at Liverpool back in 2007. 4
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Arne Slot appoints former Arsenal star as part of Liverpool coaching staff for 2025/26 Premier League season
There were also departures from Liverpool. DOUBLE DUTCH Arne Slot appoints former Arsenal star as part of Liverpool coaching staff for 2025/26 Premier League season Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has joined Arne Slot's Liverpool backroom staff. The former Arsenal defender and fellow Dutchman will join the Premier League champions as assistant coach after John Heitinga left to be Ajax head coach. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Van Bronckhorst was sacked by Besiktas in December 2024 Credit: GETTY 4 Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season as Liverpool manager Credit: GETTY 4 Van Bronckhorst joined the Gunners in 2001 Credit: GETTY The 50-year-old will add huge experience after bossing some European big hitters. Van Bronckhorst became the manager of Feyenoord in 2015 and won and won the Eredivisie title in the 2016/17 season before leaving in 2019. He spent one season with Rangers in the 2021/22 season, where he won the Scottish Cup and reached the Europa League final, losing to Frankfurt on penalties. His most recent job was at Besiktas - but it did not end well. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL DEATH DEFIER World Cup winner brought back from dead aged 66 as doctors restart his heart Van Bronckhorst took charge in 2024 and after 20 matches, he was relieved of his duties following four losses in their last six. GVB had a successful playing career, notably at Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup in 2003. Following that, he had a loan spell at Barcelona before moving permanently in 2004. During his time at the Nou Camp, he won the Champions League in 2006 and two LaLiga titles back-to-back in 2005 and 2006. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Van Bronckhorst will be joins a Liverpool side that dominated the Prem last season but will also play a key role in integrating new summer signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool also announced departures ahead of the 2025/26 season. Liverpool REJECT Bayern Munich approach for Luis Diaz Fabian Otte and Claudio Taffarel, both part of the Reds' goalkeeper coaching staff, will be leaving the club. This follows the return of Xavi Valero, who has been appointed as the new head goalkeeper coach. Valero previously worked under Rafa Benítez at Liverpool back in 2007.
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Arne Slot appoints former Arsenal star as part of Liverpool coaching staff for 2025/26 Premier League season
GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST has joined Arne Slot's Liverpool backroom staff. The former Arsenal defender and fellow Dutchman will join the Premier League champions as assistant coach after John Heitinga left to be Ajax head coach. Advertisement 4 Van Bronckhorst was sacked by Besiktas in December 2024 Credit: GETTY 4 Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season as Liverpool manager Credit: GETTY 4 Van Bronckhorst joined the Gunners in 2001 Credit: GETTY The 50-year-old will add huge experience after bossing some European big hitters. Van Bronckhorst became the manager of He spent one season with His most recent job was at Besiktas - but it did not end well. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Van Bronckhorst took charge in 2024 and after 20 matches, he was relieved of his duties following four losses in their last six. GVB had a successful playing career, notably at Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup in 2003. Following that, he had a loan spell at During his time at the Nou Camp, he won the Champions League in 2006 and two LaLiga titles back-to-back in 2005 and 2006. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Van Bronckhorst will be joins a Liverpool side that dominated the Prem last season but will also play a key role in integrating new summer signings Liverpool also announced departures ahead of the 2025/26 season. Liverpool REJECT Bayern Munich approach for Luis Diaz Fabian Otte and Claudio Taffarel, both part of the Reds' goalkeeper coaching staff, will be leaving the club. Advertisement This follows the return of Xavi Valero, who has been appointed as the new head goalkeeper coach. Valero previously worked under Rafa Benítez at Liverpool back in 2007. 4 The Reds won the Premier League with 84 points Credit: GETTY
