Feyenoord supervisor Arne Slot has publicly confirmed his intention to turn out to be the brand new Liverpool FC supervisor, talking on Thursday evening.
The 45-year-old Dutchman, who has turn out to be the agency favorite to take over Jurgen Klopp after talks this week, was talking forward of his facet’s Eredivisie match in opposition to Go Forward Eagles.
“It’s no secret that I’d prefer to turn out to be new Liverpool supervisor, my determination is evident,” Slot informed ESPN Netherlands.
“Feyenoord and Liverpool are in talks to barter, I’m ready to see what’s going to come out of it.
“I’m ready for the golf equipment to achieve an settlement, I’ve each confidence in that [happening].”
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— ESPN NL (@ESPNnl) April 25, 2024
Slot’s public phrases are fairly stunning and positively not widespread, however maybe underline his confidence that an settlement will likely be made imminently.
Experiences on Wednesday had urged that Feyenoord had rejected Liverpool’s preliminary provide of compensation, mentioned to be round £7.7 million.
However one other report has since urged that Slot might even be confirmed as the subsequent Liverpool supervisor this week.
A payment €10 million (£8.6 million) is predicted to be accepted by Feyenoord.
Who’s Arne Slot?
Arne Slot is the present supervisor of Feyenoord, and led the Dutch facet to the Eredivisie title in 2023. Most not too long ago, he led the Rotterdam membership to the KNVB Cup (April 2024).
He predominantly performs a 4-2-3-1 formation, which is possession based mostly and options excessive urgent.
He has spoken of his admiration for Pep Guardiola as a coach, beforehand saying: “Pep Guardiola offers me the last word pleasure in soccer.”
His charismatic persona is one which endears him to gamers, followers and media alike.
An attacking midfielder as a participant, his profession was spent solely within the Netherland, with PEC Zwolle, NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam.