Liverpool seems poised to secure Arne Slot as their next manager after reportedly agreeing in principle to a compensation deal with his current club, Feyenoord. According to reports, the Anfield club has agreed to pay £7.7m plus a possible £1.7m in add-ons, totaling up to £9.4 million, for the services of the highly successful Dutch coach.
Slot’s potential arrival at Liverpool comes in the wake of Jurgen Klopp’s announcement about leaving Anfield at the end of the 2023-24 season. The 45-year-old coach has seen considerable success during his time at Feyenoord, having led the club to the 2022-23 Eredivisie title and overseeing additional achievements in the current season, which includes the Dutch Cup and possibly a second-place finish in the league.
The negotiation between Liverpool and Feyenoord has been ongoing, with personal terms said to be a formality following talks between the Anfield club and Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta. It is expected that Slot’s appointment as Liverpool manager could be confirmed in the coming days.
Arne Slot brings substantial coaching experience to the table, having previously managed Dutch clubs SC Cambuur and AZ Alkmaar before joining Feyenoord in 2021. His successful track record at Feyenoord appears to have captured Liverpool’s interest, and should the deal proceed, it is expected that key members of Slot’s coaching staff at Feyenoord, including Feyenoord’s assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff, the club’s head of performance Ruben Peeters, and analyst Etiënne Reijnen, may also accompany him to Anfield, subject to work permits.
The potential arrival of Arne Slot has garnered significant attention within the football community, with Liverpool fans eagerly anticipating an official announcement regarding their next manager. If the deal is finalized, it could mark the beginning of an exciting new era for Liverpool under Slot’s leadership, while Feyenoord will be faced with the task of finding a worthy successor to continue the club’s recent success under Slot’s management.
