Arne Slot embraces Premier League dream as Liverpool’s new head coach
Former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot couldn’t resist “one of the biggest clubs in the world” after being confirme as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool.
Slot, who will become the club’s first head coach rather than manager, has signe สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน a three-year contract and will officially take over on June 1, subject to a work permit.
In a departing message to Feyenoord fans on their official website, Slot said: “It is certainly not an easy decision to close the door behind you at a club where you have experience so many wonderful moments, and worke so successfully with so many wonderful people.
“But as a sportsman, an opportunity to become a head coach in the Premier League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world, is difficult to ignore. I am grateful to Feyenoord for their willingness to cooperate in this transition.”
Liverpool’s exhaustive search identifie the 45-year-old as their preferre candidate several weeks ago and his desire to take the job allowe for a swift appointment.
Slot’s move has an open secret for some time, with Liverpool paying £9.4million compensation to Feyenoord to secure his services and Slot confirme Anfield was his next destination at his final pre-match press conference at the Eredivisie club on Friday.
Liverpool were keen to move swiftly to replace Klopp with a number of other top European clubs also looking to recruit managers this summer.
Slot was attractive to owners as they believe he has demonstrate a reputation for over-performance with AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, is able to bring the best out of players and has a clear footballing identity, while also adopting a holistic and collegiate approach which fits with their ethos.
His job title of head coach means he fits into the new football structure which has had an overhaul in the last few months with two former sporting directors — Michael Edwards and Julian Ward — returning to the fold as FSG’s chief executive of football and technical director respectively.