Liverpool reach £9.4m Slot Deal with Feyenoord

Liverpool has reached an agreement with Feyenoord for a compensation deal worth up to £9.4m to secure Arne Slot as their next manager.

e Dutchman is poised to step into the role following

Jurgen Klopp’s announcement in January that he would depart An eld at the end of the 2023-24 season.

e Reds will now move forward to nalize a contract with the 45-year-old before his o cial appointment.

Liverpool has agreed to pay Feyenoord £7.7m (9m euros) upfront, with the possibility of an additional £1.7m (2m euros) in add-ons.

Slot guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season, and this season they have already secured the Dutch Cup and are on track to nish second in their league. Slot’s attacking style of play, his personality, and his talent for player development are believed to be key factors in Liverpool’s decision to appoint him.

Slot assumed the managerial reins at Feyenoord in 2021 and had expressed interest in managing in the Premier League when linked with Tottenham in 2023.

Former Liverpool midelder Xabi Alonso was also a contender for the position after leading Bayer Leverkusen to their rst Bundesliga title this season. However, Alonso announced in March that he would remain with Leverkusen for the time being.

Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon was also reportedly considered for the role, but it appears Slot emerged as the top choice.

Klopp, who played no part in the selection process for his successor, spoke highly of Slot’s coaching style and character, expressing his optimism for the club’s future under Slot’s leadership.

“If he is the solution, I’m more than happy,” Klopp said. “It sounds all really good.” He also described the Liverpool manager position as “the best job in the world” and expressed con dence in Slot’s ability to bring improvement to the team.