After six years at Feyenoord, Libregts returned to Excelsior where he played until 1972 when he announced his retirement.

Libregts was appointed as Netherlands manager in 1988 as he took over from Rinus Michels as coach of the European champions.

The Netherlands easily qualified for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, but Libregts was replaced by Leo Beenhakker before the tournament itself.

Having been dismissed by Olympiakos, Libregts took charge of the Nigeria national team in August 1998, who he managed until October 1999.

After two years out of work Libregts joined Grazer AK in October 2001 where he remained until August 2002[2] and whom he led to the Cup, as well as to the victory in Supercup.