Liverpool announced on Wednesday that John Heitinga will be their assistant coach for the men's first squad.

Heitinga joins head coach Arne Slot's staff ahead of the start of 2024-2025.

Liverpool confirmed this in a statement on their website.

Heitinga made his mark as a centre-back during his playing career.

The 40-year-old earned 87 caps for the Netherlands and played for Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Everton, Fulham, and Hertha BSC before retiring in 2016.

Heitinga served as first-team assistant coach at West Ham United last season.