Pep Lijnders to Join Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's Staff
With Guardiola's tenure reportedly coming to an end, the appointment of Lijnders or Toure could bring significant changes to the team's dynamics and strategy, and their experience and expertise could be invaluable in shaping the future of Manchester City.
Manchester City are considering a surprise move to appoint former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders as part of a post-season revamp of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff, valuing his tactical acumen and experience at the highest level.
Lijnders, 42, has been out of work since being sacked by Red Bull Salzburg in December, but City see an opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives and methodologies as Guardiola reportedly enters the final stages of his tenure. The move would be a significant blow to Liverpool, who are still rebuilding under new manager Arne Slot.
Pep Lijnders' potential appointment would mark a reunion between him and Pep Guardiola, two former rivals, and would see him stepping into a different environment than his previous role at Liverpool, where he was a key partner to Jürgen Klopp. Meanwhile, former Wigan Athletic manager Kolo Toure is also being considered to join Guardiola's staff, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The potential additions of Lijnders and Toure come after the departures of Juanma Lillo, Íñigo Domínguez, and Carlos Vicens, as Manchester City look to freshen their coaching staff and introduce new ideas and approaches to the team.