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Man City Confirm Pep Lijnders Appointment and Complete Liverpool Move - Liverpool Echo

  • On June 10, 2025, Manchester City announced that Pep Lijnders, formerly an assistant at Liverpool, has joined the club as the new assistant coach to Pep Guardiola, while James French has been appointed as the set-piece coach.
  • These appointments were made following the departure of Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez, and Carlos Vicens from Guardiola's coaching team after the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign.
  • Lijnders previously spent nearly a decade at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers and Jürgen Klopp, then managed Red Bull Salzburg before being dismissed in December 2024.
  • Hugo Viana, who oversees football operations at the club, highlighted that both Pepijn and James bring considerable experience to their roles and share a dedication that matches Pep Guardiola’s football philosophy.
  • Lijnders and French will join City's coaching staff for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, signaling a strategic refresh ahead of this June-to-July tournament.
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Pep Guardiola has made Man City change that will have 'big impact' on squad - Manchester Evening News

Pep Guardiola has brought in Pep Lijnders as his assistant manager for 2025/26, the man who helped Jurgen Klopp mastermind Premier League and Champions League triumphs at Liverpool

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Man City confirm appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Lijnders

Pep Lijnders arrives at Man City having been integral to Liverpool’s success under Jurgen Klopp

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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror
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Pep Lijnders breaks Jurgen Klopp promise to join Pep Guardiola at Man City - The Mirror

Pep Lijnders left Liverpool back in 2024 following Jurgen Klopp’s decision to exit Anfield and he has now reappeared somewhere very surprising after a false start in his first managerial job

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Man City hire two former Liverpool coaches, including Jurgen Klopp’s ex-assistant Pep Lijnders

Set-piece coach James French, who spent the past 13 years at Anfield, has also joined City. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Man City hires two coaches key to rival Liverpool's recent success

Two coaches who have been key to Liverpool's success in recent years have joined Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City.

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Former Liverpool assistant Lijnders joins Man City

Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders as Pep Guardiola's new number two.

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cityxtra.co.uk broke the news in on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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