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Arne Slot's next Liverpool assistant? Agent rules out coaching role at Anfield for Reds legend after Johnny Heitinga exit

<p>The agent of Liverpool hero Dirk Kuyt says the former striker will not be taking up the role of Slot's vacant assistant manager this summer, following the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ajax-confirm-appointment-of-john-heitinga-as-new-manager-with-liverpool-and-arne-slot-shorn-of-key-m/blt0e6547e7eb975618" target="_blank">departure of Johnny Heitinga to Ajax</a>. The Dutchman has been linked with the role at a time when he is expected to leave Belgian side Beerschot.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>His agent, Rob Jansen, said on the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast, via <a href="https://sportnieuws.nl/voetbal/nieuws/dirk-kuijt-ziet-kans-bij-droomclub-in-rook-opgaan-dat-gaat-iemand-anders-worden-2025061010062945723/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.nl%2F&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fsportwitness.co.uk%2F" target="_blank">Sport Nieuws</a>: “No, it will be a different assistant coach. That would have been great for him. Liverpool’s assistant will be someone else."</p>

WHAT KUYT'S AGENT SAID

<p>Heitinga was very highly thought of by Slot and Liverpool, so it was a blow to lose him to Ajax. Now the club are trying to find his successor as they seek to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-player-ratings-tottenham-party-alexis-mac-allister-mohamed-salah-premier-league-title/bltfc91b236fda08fd4" target="_blank">retain their Premier League title</a> in the 2025/26 campaign. But it seems a fairytale return for Reds favourite Kuyt won't happen.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While Liverpool continue to search for a new assistant coach for Slot, the Dutchman and his players will now enjoy their summer breaks before returning to pre-season training at some point in July. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Arne Slot's next Liverpool assistant? Agent rules out coaching role at Anfield for Reds legend after Johnny Heitinga exit | Goal.com

Arne Slot&apos;s search for a new assistant coach is stretching on after the agent of a Liverpool legend ruled out an Anfield return.