Liverpool and Feyenoord have agreed financial compensation for Arne Slot to take over at Anfield and replace Jurgen Klopp this summer, according to a report from TheAthletic.
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The 45-year-old Dutchman confirmed on Thursday that he was indeed interested in the job and expected the clubs would agree to a compensation package rather quickly. Liverpool reportedly began negotiations with a $9.6-million offer but were rejected, likely pushing the agreed fee upward of 10 or $11 million.
“It seems clear to me that I would like to work there. The clubs are negotiating, so I am still on hold. “We are waiting for an agreement to be reached, but I am confident of that.”
Arne Slot
24 hours later, that final hurdle has reportedly been cleared and Slot is expected to be announced as Klopp’s successor in the coming days. For what his opinion on the matter is worth, Klopp himself has signed off on Slot’s potential appointment.
“What I like a lot about it is if he is the one then he wants to take the job. He’s desperate, excited, let’s go for it.
Jurgen Klopp
Feyenoord assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff and head of performance Ruben Peeters are also reportedly set to join Slot at Liverpool.
Who is Arne Slot, leading candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool?
Slot spent his entire playing career in the Netherlands and began coaching with Cambuur as an interim boss in 2016 before leading AZ Alkmaar and stepping into his current gig.
His sides, like Klopp’s, are known for being aggressive. He favors a back-four with an active midfield and hard press that bids to win the ball well up the field. Sound familiar?
Slot was named the top manager in the Eredivise for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, leading Feyenoord to the Europa Conference League Final in 2021-22, the Eredivisie crown in 2022-23, and the KNVB Cup this season.
Feyenoord have succeeded even with star turnover, as Slot has had to navigate sales of stars Luis Sinisterra (Leeds), Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United), and Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) among others.
