Liverpool Football Club has confirmed that Arne Slot will become the club’s new head coach, officially taking over on June 1, 2024, pending a work permit. Slot, who is currently the head coach of Feyenoord, will succeed Jürgen Klopp, who has decided to step down after a highly successful tenure. The Netherlands-born coach’s move to Liverpool comes after a fruitful spell at Feyenoord, where he achieved significant success. Slot guided the team to the Eredivisie title in 2023, securing his reputation as one of the top coaches in Dutch football. He was named Eredivisie Manager of the Year twice, further cementing his standing in the footballing world. Additionally, Slot led Feyenoord to victory in the KNVB Cup in April 2024, with a 1-0 win over NEC Nijmegen in the final.
Before his time at Feyenoord, Slot was the head coach at AZ Alkmaar. There, he steered the team to second place in the Eredivisie, just behind Ajax, when the 2019-20 Dutch season was prematurely ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His success at both Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar has made him one of the most highly regarded coaches in Dutch football, and his arrival at Liverpool is anticipated to bring a new chapter of growth and achievement for the club.
Slot’s playing career saw him play as a midfielder for clubs such as FC Zwolle, NAC Breda, Sparta Rotterdam, and PEC Zwolle before retiring in 2013. His transition to coaching has been marked by a steady rise through the ranks of Dutch football, and he is now set to become the first head coach of Liverpool from the Netherlands. His first pre-season in charge will begin in July 2024, where he will begin preparations for the 2024-25 season. This marks a new era for Liverpool as they look forward to Slot’s leadership.
