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Liverpool confirm Klopp’s successor Slot will begin his three-year HC deal on June 1

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot waves to the fans following the Dutch Eredivisie match at Stadium De Kuip, Feyenoord. Picture date: Sunday May 19, 2024.

Jurgen Klopp got Anfield to join him in an Arne Slot chant after their 2-0 weekend win over Wolves on Sunday, during an emotional farewell for the German manager as the Reds prepare for life under a new man – nine years after his highly-anticipated arrival. Slot said the Liverpool job was too difficult to ignore, so how will he fare when work in England begins next weekend? Continue reading “Liverpool confirm Klopp’s successor Slot will begin his three-year HC deal on June 1”

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We shall see: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk endorses Slot, as sides close to deal

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool FC during the warm up prior to the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final second leg match between Atalanta and...

Liverpool’s fading Premier League title hopes were left hanging by a thread after a damning 2-0 away defeat by local rivals Everton in midweek, but their club captain Virgil van Dijk didn’t shy away from giving his opinion when asked about the potential arrival of a highly-regarded compatriot – Feyenoord boss Arne Slot – to succeed Jurgen Klopp as the Reds’ new manager this summer.
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Given his managerial rise, Liverpool’s pursuit of Arne Slot should be no surprise

Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot celebrates with the TOTO KNVB Cup trophy after the Dutch TOTO KNVB Cup Final between Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen at...

Although the axe appears likely to fall on Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and Frank de Boer had a nightmare spell at Crystal Palace, there’s renewed optimism that Liverpool – led by their data-driven recruitment approach – are targeting the right man in Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot, after the 45-year-old rejected English overtures last term and has since won more silverware. Continue reading “Given his managerial rise, Liverpool’s pursuit of Arne Slot should be no surprise”