Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been working for Manchester City since the summer, it has been revealed.

De Telegraaf says Van Bronckhorst held talks with Brian Marwood, the chief director of Global Football within the City Group. Both parties agreed that the Dutch coach would initially work inside the total football organisation, so that he can become acquainted with the philosophy of the City Football Group.

In addition to Manchester, the organisation also manages Melbourne City FC and Club Atletico Torque. New York City FC, Girona, Yokohama F. Marinos, Sichuan Jiuniu FC and City Football Singapore are also part of the City Football Group.

The City Group wants former Feyenoord coach Van Bronckhorst to travel to the flagship clubs in the coming months. He will also spend a lot of time in Manchester.