Premier League
Liverpool Confirms Arne Slot Appointment As New Head Coach
Arne Slot has been officially announced as the new manager of Liverpool, succeeding Jürgen Klopp at Anfield. The 45-year-old bid farewell to Feyenoord after a 4-0 win against Excelsior in Rotterdam and will begin his role at Liverpool on June 1.
Sources indicate that Slot has signed a three-year contract with the club, keeping him at Anfield until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Earlier this month, Liverpool reached a compensation agreement of £9.4 million ($11.9m) with Feyenoord and swiftly finalized personal terms with Slot. The announcement of his appointment was delayed out of respect for Klopp’s departure.
However, Slot confirmed the news in his final press conference at Feyenoord last Friday, revealing his upcoming move to Anfield to take charge of Liverpool.
Before appointing Arne Slot last month, Liverpool considered Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso and Sporting CP boss Rúben Amorim, both of whom led their teams to domestic titles this season. Michael Edwards, the head of football at Fenway Sports Group (FSG), oversaw the selection process.
Sources indicate that Liverpool’s decision to hire Slot followed a comprehensive evaluation process that included data analysis and thorough research into the character and performance of all potential candidates.
Slot’s willingness to accept the position made him the top choice, allowing Liverpool to swiftly secure Klopp’s successor. The challenges encountered by Bayern Munich in appointing a new coach after Thomas Tuchel’s departure highlight the complexities in the manager recruitment market this summer.
Liverpool was particularly impressed by Slot’s track record of exceeding expectations in terms of points per game at AZ Alkmaar. His success continued at Feyenoord, where he won an Eredivisie title in 2022-23 and led the team to the Europa Conference League final in 2022, further enhancing his reputation.
Within Anfield, there is a strong belief that Slot’s reputation for implementing dynamic, high-energy, possession-based football, along with his effective communication skills, make him the perfect successor to Klopp.
Slot’s managerial debut for Liverpool will be in a pre-season friendly against Real Betis in Pittsburgh on July 26.
Klopp departed Liverpool at the end of the season following a successful 8½-year tenure that included winning the Champions League and ending the club’s 30-year drought for the Premier League title.
Klopp’s final game was a 2-0 home win over Wolves as Liverpool finished third in the league.
