K.R.C. Genk is saying goodbye to assistant coach Michel Ribeiro after 23 years. The Limburg club announced that Ribeiro is seeking a new challenge.

What happened?

Ribeiro had been active at K.R.C. Genk since 2000 as a youth coach and assistant coach. He regularly took on the role of interim coach together with Domenico Olivieri.

Why is this important for K.R.C. Genk?

The departure of Ribeiro is a loss for the club, but K.R.C. Genk wants to thank him for his years of dedication and loyalty. The club is working on the sporting future.

What's next?

K.R.C. Genk will have to intervene in the transfer market to strengthen the selection. The club has already received thank-you messages from the likes of Konstantinos Karetsas, Robin Mirisola and Aaron Bibout.

Ribeiro himself announced via Instagram that he has decided to leave the club with a heavy heart, but that he is looking forward to a new adventure. He received success wishes from the likes of Théo Bongonda, Ali Samatta and Tolu Arokodare.