Premier League giants Liverpool have reportedly reached a compensation agreement with Dutch club Feyenoord for their manager Arne Slot, according to ESPN.
Slot, 45, has expressed his eagerness to take the helm at Anfield following the departure of current manager Jurgen Klopp after the 2023-24 season. In an interview with ESPN Netherlands, Slot said, “It seems clear to me that I would like to go to Liverpool. Now I’m waiting to see whether the clubs reach an agreement. I’m very confident in that.”
The primary hurdle was Slot’s existing contract with Feyenoord, which runs until the end of the 2025-26 season after a three-year extension signed last year. However, Feyenoord has agreed to let him leave for a compensation fee of £9 million. While the exact terms Liverpool have agreed upon remain undisclosed, they are now free to negotiate personal terms with Slot.
Slot has previously turned down managerial offers from Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur, indicating his selective approach to career moves. His potential appointment at Liverpool signals a significant strategic move for the club as they prepare for a new era post-Klopp.
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Liverpool, Feyenoord reach compensation deal for manager Slot: report
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