Pep Lijnders set to leave Liverpool as Klopp’s assistant eyes new job in football.
This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales generated from it. Learn more. Pep Lijnders is reportedly considering taking Liverpool’s entire backroom team with him to Besiktas after offering his services to the club. Lijnders, who has been linked with various roles for the upcoming season, is leaning towards a move to Besiktas, who are in search of a new permanent manager.
Following the exit of Fernando Santos earlier in the month, the 41-year-old has reached out to offer his services to Besiktas and is eager to start his managerial career after his departure from Liverpool. It has been suggested that Lijnders may be looking to take his entire Liverpool team with him, which could potentially leave the Reds in need of appointing several new coaches over the summer. Besiktas is still evaluating their options for Santos’ replacement, with Lijnders not being the only candidate in consideration. Various names are being evaluated, and it is uncertain whether Lijnders will be given the opportunity to kickstart his managerial career in Turkey.
Earlier in the year, there were reports that Lijnders was in talks with Ajax to take over as their new boss, indicating his strong desire to make the transition into management. He has received praise from Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, who expressed his confidence in Lijnders’ managerial aspirations and highlighted his exceptional contributions to the club. Klopp’s interview with Liverpool’s official channels recognized Lijnders’ readiness to manage a football team and his positive impact on the club over the years. Klopp expressed his excitement to support Lijnders in his managerial journey and praised their outstanding relationship.
