Arne Slot Emerges as Top Candidate to Succeed Klopp at Liverpool FC: Transfer Fee and Success with Feyenoord

2024-04-25 19:48:10

As of: April 25, 2024 9:48 p.m

In the search for a successor to coach Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool FC, a lot obviously comes down to the Dutchman Arne Slot from Feyenoord Rotterdam.

“I can only say that the clubs are negotiating. I can only wait and see what comes of it,” said the Rotterdam coach before the league game at Go Ahead Eagles Deventer on ESPN. It was clear to him, “I would like to go to Liverpool,” said Slot.

High transfer fee under discussion

Slot still has a two-year contract with Feyenoord. A transfer fee of ten million euros is being discussed. According to media reports, Slot has been moving into the role of the top favorite to succeed the successful German coach for days. Klopp is leaving Anfield at the end of the season.

Cup winner with Rotterdam

Slot has been working successfully at Feyenoord since the 2021/22 season, where he succeeded Dick Advocaat. In his debut season he reached the European Cup final of the Conference League with Rotterdam, and a year later he led the club to the championship. Last Sunday (04/21/24) Rotterdam won the national cup final under Slot.

Klopp announced in January that he would quit as Liverpool coach at the end of the season and take a longer break. Klopp has been Liverpool coach since 2015 and led the club to its first championship in 30 years in 2020.