Lijnders has a wealth of experience, having coached at several top clubs including PSV Eindhoven, Porto, and NEC Nijmegen. He previously worked under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, where he played a key role in the team's success. Now, he will be looking to bring his expertise to Manchester City, who were one of Liverpool's biggest rivals during his time at Anfield.

The appointment was confirmed in a statement from Manchester City, which highlighted Lijnders' and French's exceptional skills and dedication to their craft. The statement praised their commitment to the team's values and expressed confidence in their ability to make a positive contribution to the team.

Both Lijnders and French will be with Manchester City at the Club World Cup in the United States, where they will face Wydad from Morocco in their first match next Wednesday. This will give Lijnders the opportunity to adapt to his new role and work alongside Guardiola, who will be able to see firsthand the value that Lijnders can bring to the team.