Harry Kewell looks set to follow further in the footsteps of Ange Postecoglou, with the Socceroos legend in talks to take over the top job at Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos.
The 45-year-old is currently working as an assistant at Celtic FC under Brendan Rodgers, helping the side to an eight-point lead atop the Scottish Premiership table.
Kewell has been making his way up the ranks since retiring from on-field duties in 2014 and was brought to the Scottish powerhouse last year by Postecoglou – but he could now be in line for his toughest challenge as a coach next year.
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According to multiple reports, Kewell is heavily favoured to take over from a fellow Australian at the J1 League outfit, with head coach Kevin Muscat stepping down after Yokohama's recent title win.
Speaking to reporters over the weekend, Rodgers revealed the decision regarding Kewell's future was imminent and believes the ex-Liverpool star has what it takes to succeed in the position.
"Yeah, we will probably know more in the next few days, but he has been in talks about going to Japan," Rodgers said.
"It is something that will probably be clarified in the coming days.
"It's great for Harry. I think it's great if you've coaches who have that chance to go on and develop, improve and achieve an ambition.
"I've really liked working with Harry. He's a good guy, he's very honest and diligent. His work is very professional.
"If there's an opportunity to go and manage and you want to do it, then you go and do it."
Kewell's likely move will se him become the third-straight Aussie to manage F. Marinos, with Postecoglou bringing overwhelming success to the franchise during his tenure from 2018 to 2021 before his own well-documented move across to Celtic.
The symmetry between the highly-rated Kewell and current Tottenham coach Postecoglou will only continue if the move is confirmed, while Muscat is set to move onto Chinese giant Shanghai.
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