Patrick Kisnorbo has joined J1 League membership Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant coach following his sudden exit as Melbourne Victory boss.
Monday’s news got here after Kisnorbo left his put up as head coach of the A-League Men membership solely six months right into a three-year deal.
The Marinos confirmed Kisnorbo’s appointment after Victory fought out a 1-1 draw with native rivals Melbourne City on Saturday.
Kisnorbo will work underneath head coach Steve Holland, becoming a member of the lengthy record of Australians – together with Ange Postecoglou, Harry Kewell, Josh Hutchinson and Kevin Muscat – who’ve served as coaches on the Japanese membership.
“I can’t wait to begin this incredible journey with everyone,” Kisnorbo stated in a membership assertion.
“I look forward to supporting manager Steve Holland as he strives for success on the pitch and fosters a culture of excellence and teamwork with talented players, dedicated staff and passionate fans and supporters.”
Kisnorbo had blindsided Victory when he walked out on the membership simply seven video games into the season, leaving assistant coach Arthur Diles to step in as interim coach forward of the spherical 9 derby.
Before that, Kisnorbo took Victory to the Australia Cup closing and had them sitting third (5 wins, one draw, one loss) on the ALM desk.
His transfer to the Marinos means the 43-year-old returns to the worldwide City Football Group, after teaching Melbourne City to their first A-League trophy in 2021.
Following his City triumph, Kisnorbo grew to become the primary Australian to teach in a top-five European males’s league when he was recruited to guide French aspect Troyes in November, 2022.
But his 12-month tenure proved disastrous with the workforce relegated to France’s second division, the place they continued to wrestle.
He left the membership in December 2023 after simply three wins and 14 attracts from 40 video games.