Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to Feyenoord as Liverpool assistants join staff

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is on the verge of an emotional return to Feyenoord as the club's new head coach. The 51-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Eredivisie giants, marking his second spell at De Kuip, where he previously won the league title in 2017 and multiple domestic cups.

The move comes following the departure of club icon Robin van Persie. In a significant development, Van Bronckhorst will be joined by Sipke Hulshoff, who is cutting short his time at Liverpool to join the new setup. Hulshoff served as a key member of Arne Slot's staff at Anfield, holding primary responsibility for field training.

Hulshoff’s return to Rotterdam is expected to provide tactical continuity, given his previous success working alongside Slot at the club. Alongside the former Liverpool staffer, John de Wolf and Said Bakkati will remain within the technical structure under the new leadership.

For Van Bronckhorst, this appointment offers an opportunity to build on his managerial career after spells with Guangzhou City, Rangers, and Besiktas. The Rotterdam faithful will hope that this blend of championship pedigree and tactical familiarity can lead to a new era of success.