Liverpool has confirmed Arne Slot, the former Feyenoord boss, as their new manager.
After identifying the 45-year-old as the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, the Reds and the Dutch club agreed to a compensation deal worth £9.4 million in April.
Klopp, who had been in charge of Liverpool since October 2015, left the club following their season-final win against Wolves on Sunday.
After the game, the 56-year-old German called on Liverpool fans to get behind their new boss, chanting “Arne Slot, na na na na na.”
Slot’s three-year contract at Liverpool will officially start on June 1, subject to a work permit.
The Dutchman led Feyenoord to the 2022–23 Eredivisie title, while this season they have won the Dutch Cup and finished second in the league.
It is believed that the attacking style of Slot’s teams, his personality, and his ability to develop players were key factors in making him Liverpool’s top choice for the job.
After taking over as manager of Feyenoord in 2021, Slot confirmed his interest in managing in the Premier League when Tottenham linked up with him in 2023.
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title this season, was also linked with the position at Anfield.
But the 42-year-old Spaniard ended speculation in March when he said he would remain with Leverkusen for the time being.
Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon was reportedly a contender to succeed Klopp, who announced in January that he would leave Anfield at the end of the 2023–24 season.
