Journalist: Liverpool coach set for surprise exit – “I think he would go”

Journalist: Liverpool coach set for surprise exit – “I think he would go”

Liverpool coach could be set for surprise summer exit

The latest Media Matters podcast from Anfield Index, featuring Dave Davis and Lewis Steele, offered a revealing glimpse into a developing situation that could impact Liverpool’s coaching structure this summer. At the centre of the discussion sits Giovanni van Bronckhorst, currently part of Arne Slot’s backroom team, and a potential move to Feyenoord.

Van Bronckhorst linked with Feyenoord role

Steele was clear about the growing interest from the Dutch side, stating: “I think Feyenoord want to hire him as their technical director. I think that they are very keen on that.” That alone signals a serious development, particularly given Van Bronckhorst’s history with the club and their current internal reshuffle.

He added further context around the situation at Feyenoord: “There’s a few changes happening at Feyenoord at the moment… Van Bronckhorst is definitely the, I think he’s the leading candidate.”

This positions the former Netherlands international as a central figure in their long term planning, rather than a speculative option.

Liverpool future remains uncertain

From a Liverpool perspective, the situation is far from settled. Steele highlighted that Van Bronckhorst’s contract mirrors that of Slot, explaining: “He’s got a year left on his Liverpool deal… but I think there’s a, not a sort of unwritten agreement that he could leave if the situation becomes that he wants to go.”

That detail is crucial. It suggests Liverpool may not stand in his way should Feyenoord formalise their interest. Steele reinforced this by saying: “If he got offered that job, I think he would go.”

Such a departure would leave a notable gap in Liverpool’s coaching setup, particularly given the transitional nature of Slot’s tenure following his Premier League winning debut season in 2024 to 2025.