Pep Lijnders is expected to join the Manchester City coaching staff under Pep Guardiola. According to Fabrizio Romano, this development has been confirmed. Lijnders is set to become part of Guardiola’s team.
Lijnders’ Potential Role
It is not clear what specific role Lijnders will take on at Manchester City. However, with Guardiola at the helm, it is likely that Lijnders will be involved in the team’s tactical planning and player development.
Recent Developments at Manchester City
Guardiola has been vocal about his desire to reshape the Manchester City squad. He has expressed concerns over the squad size, stating that he prefers a smaller, more streamlined team. This has led to speculation about potential changes to the team’s coaching staff and player personnel. Kolo Touré is reportedly being considered for a role, potentially as part of these changes.
Guardiola’s Current Status
Guardiola has denied any immediate plans to leave Manchester City, despite previous threats to quit over squad size issues. He remains the club’s manager, and his future plans are being closely tied to the team’s upcoming developments.