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Manchester City add former Jurgen Klopp assistants to Guardiola’s staff 612f2i

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, | Updated: June 10, 2025
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Pep Lijnders and Jurgen Klopp during their time at Liverpool

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  • Manchester City added Pep Lijnders and James French to Guardiola’s staff
  • Both coaches spent years at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp
  • Lijnders failed in two previous head coach roles and was dismissed both times

Manchester City have announced the appointments of Pep Lijnders (assistant) and James French (set-piece coach) to the backroom staff of manager Josep Guardiola. Both have a history with Liverpool, where they spent many years as part of Jurgen Klopp’s coaching team. 263j4x

The 42-year-old Lijnders was one of Klopp’s most trusted assistants. The Dutchman arrived at Anfield during Brendan Rodgers’ time and then remained under Klopp. He left Liverpool twice in pursuit of head coach opportunities – first with NEC (January 2018) and then with Red Bull Salzburg (May 2024). However, both stints ended in failure and he was dismissed on both occasions.

French spent 13 seasons at Liverpool as an opposition analyst. He holds Portuguese citizenship and has previously worked in Scotland and Wales.

Guardiola was seeking new assistants after parting ways with three of his staff at the end of the season. Lijnders and French will begin their jobs immediately as Manchester City fly to the USA to take part in the Club World Cup, starting on 14th of June.

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