Arne Slot has agreed to become Liverpool’s new manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp, who is leaving at the end of the season.
Klopp, who has been with Liverpool since October 2015, said goodbye after their win against Wolves on Sunday. He asked fans to support Slot, chanting “Arne Slot, na na na na na.”
Slot’s three-year contract will start on June 1st, once he gets his work permit. He expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s not easy to leave Feyenoord, but coaching a Premier League team like Liverpool is a special chance.”
Slot had great success with Feyenoord, winning the Eredivisie title in 2022-23 and the Dutch Cup this year. Liverpool picked Slot because of his attacking style, personality, and talent for developing players. The club agreed to pay Feyenoord £9.4 million to secure Slot.
Feyenoord’s general manager, Dennis te Kloese, said, “We don’t want to lose Arne, but we understand that Liverpool is a special opportunity for him. We worked together to find a solution, and we did.”
Fans are eager to see what Slot will bring to Liverpool as the club starts a new chapter.