HE looked set to swap one top European club for another after his short managerial stint in Belgium came to an end.
But despite reportedly having talks with Bayer Leverkusen lined up, this former Rangers coach has in fact been spotted 6,000 miles away instead.
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Andries Ulderink, previously Philippe Clement’s No.2 at Ibrox, was most recently the manager Antwerp – until a few days ago.
The Dutchman took over as boss in March – less than three months after his Gers exit – but his time in the dugout is over already, having won just two out of his 13 games in charge.
Antwerp chiefs decided not to extend his contract beyond this season which led to questions around his next move.
According to Voetbal International, Ulderink revealed he was set to travel to Germany for discussions with Bayer Leverkusen about being Erik Ten Hag’s new assistant manager.
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It’s claimed the pair know each other well, and the ex-Man Utd and Ajax gaffer – who replaced Xabi Alonso in the hot-seat last week – is keen to work with him in the Bundesliga.
But in a bizarre turn of events, Ulderink, 55, looks set to make a swift return to management in South Africa instead.
The experienced coach has been spotted taking a training session at one of his former clubs – Cape Town FC – and local reports suggest his appointment will be announced imminently.
It’s an unusual move at this time of the season as he takes charge just days before the relegation play-offs.
The Citizens finished second-bottom in the league and will battle it out in a three-team group to hold onto their top flight status.
The second and third placed teams in the second tier face off against the club in Cape Town City’s position each season, with six games played in total – each side playing one another home and away.
The team which finishes top of the group will compete in the top division next season.
The play-offs get underway on June 11, with Cape Town City’s first game scheduled against Casric Stars three days later.
They then face their first game against Orbit College on June 18.
It’s unclear at this stage whether or not Ulderink will stay in South Africa beyond the play-offs, or if he plans to take up the job at Bayer Leverkusen after helping his old club steer clear of the drop.
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