Groningen coach to leave

Jans won't stay beyond this season

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Groningen coach to leave

Jans: On his way out

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FC Groningen coach Ron Jans has informed the club he will be leaving at the end of the season.

Jans has been with the club since 2002 and is currently the longest serving coach in the Eredivisie.

Jans has transformed Groningen's fortunes in his eight years with the club, but he has now told them he is looking for a new challenge and will not renew his contract at the end of the season.

General manager Hans Nijland admitted the club were sad to see Jans leave.

"'We had the intention to go further with him," said Nijland.

"We have had a good successful period with Jans.

"For us he is more than only a coach, he has become a club icon. After eight years this will end.

"We hope and expect to end the season in a successful way, which is what Ron Jans deserves."

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