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Van 't Schip Ends Up in Kazakhstan via Friend: "Always Stay Open to Adventure"
John van 't Schip, the 62-year-old former Ajax coach, has joined the Kazakhstani national team as head coach, working from Astana to prepare for the Nations League campaign. He accepted the role through a connection with Scott Munn, former Melbourne City CEO now with the Kazakh federation, aiming to lead the team to promotion from Division C. Van 't Schip travels frequently within Kazakhstan to scout local players, noting that the domestic league offers better facilities than his previous posts in Armenia and Greece. While focused on this immediate goal, he remains open to future opportunities, including returning to Dutch club management if the position aligns with his interests.
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