Liverpool Football Club has expressed its interest in securing Arne Slot, the current manager of Feyenoord, as their new manager during the upcoming summer period. Arne Slot has been identified as a potent contender to fill the role vacated by Jürgen Klopp. The selection and hiring process is currently led by Michael Edwards, the newly appointed CEO of football for The Fenway Sports Group, aided by the impending sports director, Richard Hughes.
Although Liverpool has focused on indirect screenings over direct interviews to source potential managerial replacements, Slot appears as one of the top choices. Before succeeding Dick Advocaat in Feyenoord in 2021, Slot made significant strides with both Feyenoord and AZ. In his inaugural season, he propelled the Rotterdam club to the first Europa Conference League final and secured the third position in the Eredivisie. The subsequent season saw the club clinching the league championship while this year, they triumphed over NEC Nijmegen in the KNVB Cup final with a 1-0 scoreline.
Slot’s impressive track record coupled with his admired playstyle has garnered attention from several football powerhouses. Last season, he was on Tottenham’s radar, and Liverpool now potentially faces opposition from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and AC Milan for Slot’s commitment this summer. With two years remaining on his extended contract with Feyenoord, Slot’s decision is eagerly anticipated.
Previously, Xabi Alonso was considered the leading contender for the post at Anfield, but he pledged his loyalty to Bayer Leverkusen shortly before guiding them to their maiden Bundesliga championship win. Other candidates being assessed for the Liverpool management position include Rúben Amorim from Sporting and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi.