Liverpool’s Agreement with Arne Slot
Liverpool Football Club has reached a verbal agreement with Feyenoord’s head coach, Arne Slot, to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the end of the current season.
Compensation Package Settled
After days of negotiation, it has been confirmed that a compensation package has been agreed upon for the 45-year-old Dutchman, who had two years remaining on his contract with Feyenoord.
Slot’s Confidence and Desire
Arne Slot expressed his confidence in reaching a deal with Liverpool, stating that it was clear he wanted to join the club. He had previously mentioned his desire to move to Liverpool.
Preferred Candidate
Slot, who led Feyenoord to their first title in six years last season and currently has them in second place in the Eredivisie table, emerged as the preferred candidate meeting all the criteria in Liverpool’s recruitment process.
Klopp’s Endorsement
Jurgen Klopp, who will be stepping down after nine years as Liverpool’s manager, expressed his confidence in Arne Slot, emphasizing that he believes the team will be in good hands under the Dutchman’s leadership.
Klopp stated, “I’m not involved in the process, just to clarify that. What I like a lot about it, if he is the one, is that he really wants to take the job. He is desperate. So ‘come on, let’s go for it’. Excited.”