Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders has revealed that he rejected a move to Arsenal to be part of Mikel Arteta's coaching staff at the club. The 39-year-old has been an integral part of the Reds' success in recent years, having signed an extension to his deal alongside Jurgen Klopp in Merseyside.
Arteta was named the new Gunners head coach in late 2019, taking over from Unai Emery, who struggled to bounce back from a Europa League final defeat to Chelsea the season before. The former midfielder made the transition into coaching when he was assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
His move into coaching has come with its critics but the Man City manager has been full of praise for the job Arteta has done at the Emirates Stadium. "I would say Mikel is the most important player they [Arsenal] have. I know his charisma and ideas and especially, his personality to do what he believes is the best for the team and the club," he said.
