Former member of Jurgen Klopp’s staff set for a return to English football as ‘advanced talks’ move forward.

A former backroom member under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool is reportedly on the verge of a comeback to English football, now being considered for a managerial role.

Just over six years ago, Vítor Matos joined Anfield as an elite development coach — tasked with nurturing academy talents, helping them transition to the first team, and contributing to first-team training sessions. Alongside Klopp and much of his staff, Matos departed Merseyside at the end of the 2023/24 season. He then worked under Pep Lijnders at Red Bull Salzburg until Lijnders’ dismissal last December.

In June, the 37-year-old accepted his first senior head-coach role with Marítimo in Portugal. Yet, less than 18 months later, reports suggest he could be on the move again.

According to Football Insider, Matos is now in “advanced talks” with Swansea City for their vacant managerial post, following the recent departure of Alan Sheehan. Swansea reportedly hope to complete the deal ahead of their upcoming match against Bristol City.

At Marítimo, Matos has had a promising start — winning six of 12 games and steering the team into third place in Portugal’s second division. His leadership has earned praise for an attacking style of play, tactical clarity, and a confident, engaging presence in press conferences.

Upon hiring him in 2019, Klopp described Matos as an “outstanding coach.” At Liverpool, he was particularly valued for helping new signings — especially those not yet fluent in English — adapt quickly to the club’s methods.

If appointed at Swansea, Matos could represent a smart hire for the club. However, he’ll face immediate pressure to deliver results: the team sits 18th in the Championship after a poor run of form. Though only about a third of the season is played, there remains a realistic chance to close the eight-point gap to the play-off zone.