John Heitinga has been appointed as the assistant coach of Liverpool.

John Heitinga has joined Liverpool's backroom staff as an assistant coach.

At 40, he is the newest member of Arne Slot's team, coming on board for the 2024-25 season.

Heitinga earned recognition as a centre-back, securing 87 caps with the Netherlands and playing for clubs like Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Everton, Fulham, and Hertha BSC before retiring in 2016.

Post-retirement, he transitioned to coaching, initially overseeing various Ajax youth teams, then leading the club's first team from January to June 2023.

Heitinga's most recent role was as a first-team assistant coach at West Ham United last season.

His latest move sees him aiding Slot and Liverpool in their preparations for the upcoming season.