Ex-Rangers boss 'close' to surprise new job with EPL giants
The Dutchman spent just under a year in charge at Ibrox, leading the club he turned out for as a player to the 2022 Europa League final.
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Liverpool are now 'close' to appointing Van Bronckhorst to their backroom staff, claims The Athletic.
He will replace his fellow countryman John Heitinga, who recently left Anfield to take on the role of head coach at Eredivisie outfit Ajax.
Van Bronckhorst spent a brief spell in charge of Besiktas after leaving Rangers before taking up a role on UEFA's Executive Committee.
He now appears set to move to Liverpool as the club looks to build on a title-winning campaign.
Speaking in April of this year, Van Bronckhorst was asked whether he'd like to become the permanent manager of Rangers once again: "No," he said live on TNT Sports.
"For me, that book is closed.
"Maybe as a fan, but no."
Rangers recently appointed Russell Martin as the club's new head coach following a change of ownership this summer.
He officially got down to business earlier this week ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
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