The reaction between YbCl3(THF)(3) and Na[pyr*](pyr*=NC(4)H(2)(t)Bu(2)-2,5) yields the monopyrrolyl complex, [(pyr*)YbCl2(THF)(2)] (1). The X-ray structure of compound 1 confirms the pi-coordination between the metal and the azacyclopentadienyl ligand.