Dirk Kuyt named manager at second-tier Dutch side days after leaving last job – Liverpool FC

Dirk Kuyt has rapidly discovered his subsequent managerial position after agreeing a one-season contract with second-tier Dutch aspect FC Dordrecht.

The previous Liverpool ahead started his teaching profession as an assistant at a Netherlands novice aspect Fast Boys again in 2017, earlier than later taking cost of Feyenoord U19s.

He then took on his first managerial position with second-tier Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag, however he lasted simply six months within the place.

In late 2023 he then joined Belgian second division aspect Beerschot, main them to promotion in his first season in cost earlier than subsequently being relegated within the season simply gone.

Kuyt introduced he had stepped down on June 20 and simply seven days later the 44-year-old was confirmed by Dordrecht as their new head coach on a one-season contract, changing Michele Santoni.

Talking after his appointment, Kuyt mentioned: “I’m trying ahead to a brand new journey at FC Dordrecht with nice pleasure. I’ve seen that FC Dordrecht has change into a steady membership lately.

“A crew that performs good and attacking soccer, but additionally develops many younger abilities. I sit up for getting began as quickly as potential.”

Dordrecht completed fifth in final 12 months’s Eerste Divisie and have been eradicated within the promotion play-offs by Willem II after penalties.

Kuyt will lead his new membership for the primary time within the league on August 8, when his aspect host final season’s third-place finishers Cambuur.

The previous Liverpool man hung up his boots in 2018, six years after leaving Anfield for Fenerbahce following 285 appearances throughout six seasons.

A well-liked determine amongst followers due to his tireless work ethic, Kuyt readily returns to town to participate within the annual Liverpool Legends charity matches.

The 44-year-old was touted as a possible possibility for Liverpool of their vacant assistant coach position, however that title is anticipated to be handed to former Rangers supervisor Giovanni van Bronckhorst.