Manchester City coach Carlos Vicens has pulled out of taking the manager's job with Heracles Alemelo.

Vicens, who revolutionised City's output at set-pieces during his first season working under Pep Guardiola, had agreed to become manager of Heracles Almelo in the Netherlands.

But relegation from the Eredivisie, coupled with boardroom changes, saw Vicens step away from the role and remain at the Etihad Stadium.

The Dutch club's director of technical affairs, Nico-Jan Hoogma, said: "We have discussed extensively with Carlos the situation that has arisen after the club's relegation.

"From both sides we felt doubts. We have to do everything we can to let Heracles Almelo return to the Eredivisie and we need all the focus for that.

"Carlos was given the opportunity to return to Manchester City and we do not want to deprive him of that."