Arne Slot: Feyenoord boss at forefront of Liverpool's search for Jurgen Klopp successor
Arne Slot is leading Liverpool's quest to find a substitute for Jurgen Klopp.
The head coach of Feyenoord meets all the necessary requirements for the job, but according to Sky Sports News, obtaining the position is not guaranteed. The Dutch league team is intent on keeping Slot.
Other well-known clubs have expressed interest and Liverpool is still in communication with multiple choices, but the individual who is 45 years old is a highly qualified contender.
Slot, who won the KNVB Cup last weekend and guided Feyenoord to their first championship in six years last season, interests Liverpool because of his assertive and high-energy approach.
He has trained his team to skillfully transform defensive maneuvers into chances to shoot and they currently lead the Eredivisie in successfully taking possession of the ball in the opposing team's last third of the field.
The team Feyenoord possesses an outstanding defence compared to other teams in the league and also have excellent offensive statistics, ranking second.
Slot has demonstrated the ability to enhance both individuals and the team as a whole, while working with a limited budget compared to other top competitors. Additionally, his preference for a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-3 formation aligns well with the current Liverpool squad.
Tottenham, Chelsea, and Leeds have all shown interest in Slot before. However, he decided to extend his contract with Feyenoord until 2026 in May. Despite this, he has expressed his ambition to take his career to the next level.
If an agreement is reached, it is expected that around £9 million will be paid in compensation.
Liverpool was considering Sports Manager Ruben Amorim, but according to sources, he is not being considered anymore.
West Ham wants Amorim, but the top contenders are Julen Lopetegui, who previously worked with Wolves, Real Madrid, and the Spanish team, and Paulo Fonseca, who is presently leading Lille.
Slot On Premier League Management: Insights?
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During the previous summer, Slot was a major candidate for the Tottenham manager position that was available at that time. To report on this event, Gary Cotterill, a Sky Sports News journalist, traveled to Rotterdam.
Cotterill wrote about his visit to learn more about Feyenoord’s manager. He mentioned that Slot was charming, courteous, cheerful, had a strong personality, was really likeable, and had a good sense of humor. Slot has expressed his wish to coach a team in the Premier League.
He stated in May 2023 that he doesn't plan on moving to a club in Holland for his next move.
"If that's what I end up doing next, then I'll consider it a total failure. Usually, people tend to move overseas next, and I've consistently expressed my opinion that the best league globally is the Premier League."
Tottenham's Bid For Slot - What Went Wrong?
Last summer, Spurs were really committed to signing Slot as their new player. They were impressed with his performance as he helped Feyenoord win the Eredivisie title.
Nevertheless, Slot removed himself from consideration for the managerial role in north London. Shortly after, he inked a fresh contract with Feyenoord that extends through 2026.
"I still have unfinished business here," stated Slot following the declaration of his fresh agreement.
The supposed agreement with Spurs never advanced into any official talks involving him or Feyenoord. Spurs' leaders believed that Slot utilized their interest in him as a bargaining chip for a better contract in the Netherlands.
Spurs picked Ange Postecoglou as their new manager after his time at Celtic.
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