Three Key Events on Arne Slot’s First Day as Liverpool Manager as Player Requests Transfer
Arne Slot Officially Begins as Liverpool Head Coach Amid Transfer Requests
Arne Slot has likely been contemplating his next job for a while, but today he officially started his role as Liverpool’s head coach. This summer’s tasks, including transfers and contracts, can now begin in earnest with Slot in position.
While Slot remained unseen and unheard on his first day, several notable stories emerged. Liverpool.com covers them all.
Jurgen Klopp Attends Champions League Final
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was spotted in the stands at Wembley for the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. When Klopp’s face appeared on the big screen, Dortmund fans cheered. Conversely, when Jose Mourinho was shown, they booed, only to cheer again when Klopp reappeared. Despite early chances for Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Real Madrid dominated, with Dani Carvajal scoring from a Toni Kroos corner and Vinicius Jr sealing the victory. This marked Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League win, with Carvajal claiming his sixth title.
Sepp van den Berg Requests Transfer
Sepp van den Berg has requested to leave Liverpool this summer. According to The Athletic, Liverpool wants $25m (£20m/€23m) for him, but the 22-year-old Dutch defender believes this fee is unrealistic. He told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf that Liverpool has not shown confidence in him and that he wants regular first-team football, having experienced it at Mainz.
“You [Liverpool] didn’t show confidence in me all this time, but you want to hinder my future?” Van den Berg stated. “I want to keep playing weekly and develop myself further. In Germany, I enjoy playing against top clubs like Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, Leipzig, and Leverkusen. I am challenged every week.”