Former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has been confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool.
However, in a departure from tradition, the Dutchman will become the club’s first head coach rather than manager.
We can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit 🙌
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 20, 2024
The PA news agency understands Slot has signed a three-year contract and will officially take over on June 1, subject to a work permit.
Liverpool’s exhaustive search – incorporating sophisticated data analysis, character and performance research, market assessment, performance evaluation and various other indicators – identified the 45-year-old as their preferred candidate several weeks ago and his desire to take the job allowed for a swift appointment.
It has been an open secret for some time, with Liverpool paying £9.4million compensation to Feyenoord to secure his services and Slot confirmed Anfield was his next destination at his final pre-match press conference at the Eredivisie club on Friday.
