The Times claims that Liverpool has begun negotiations with Feyenoord to name Arne Slot as their next manager. As Jurgen Klopp steps aside at the conclusion of the season, the 45-year-old Dutchman is seen to be the front-runner to take his place. Ruben Amorim, the coach of Sporting CP, is not a candidate. After leading Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title in the 2022–2023 season and their victory in the KNVB Cup last weekend, Slot’s stock has skyrocketed. Liverpool’s management is impressed by his aggressive, high-pressing style of game, which is similar of Pep Guardiola’s strategies. It’s thought that the conversation revolves around pay, indicating that Slot is open to the change.
With a contract that expires in 2026, Feyenoord wants to hang on to its great manager, but Slot seems ready for a fresh challenge. It is possible that his freedom might be obtained for a rumored fee of less than €10 million. Feyenoord declined to comment on Liverpool’s approach, and oddly, he called off his pre-game press conference for Slot. Liverpool has taken the initiative to find a replacement for Klopp. Slot’s stellar resume, which includes player development and success in Europe, fits nicely with the goals of both new sports director Richard Hughes and FSG CEO of Football Michael Edwards.
Fascinatingly, when Hughes was at Bournemouth, he bought players from Feyenoord including Marcos Senesi and Luis Sinisterra. Interest in the Premier League is nothing new for Slot. He had previously been targeted by Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, while Chelsea supposedly had discussions before hiring Mauricio Pochettino. He became a highly sought-after manager at Feyenoord due to his performance on a smaller budget. His record with the team is 144 games played, with 93 victories, 27 draws, and 24 defeats. 331 goals, 153 losses. Prior to joining Feyenoord, Slot made an impression at AZ Alkmaar. He led the team to the first-ever Europa Conference League final in 2022, where they were defeated by AS Roma under Jose Mourinho.
Prior to joining Feyenoord, Slot made an impression at AZ Alkmaar. He led the team to the first-ever Europa Conference League final in 2022, where they were defeated by AS Roma under Jose Mourinho. He is viewed by Liverpool as a serious contender to carry on their offensive style of play in the years after Klopp. The Feyenoord manager’s negotiations are about to go into a more advanced level. The Reds have a reputation for finishing agreements swiftly.