Liverpool have decided to part ways with Dutch manager Arne Slot, the English club confirmed on Saturday, hours before the kick off of the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG. After a disappointing season where Liverpool ended up in 5th place in the Premier League standings but clinched a spot in the next edition of the Champions League, Slot will depart the club after two seasons, having won the Premier League title in his first season in charge in 2024–25 after succeeding legendary German manager Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool have announced the decision with an official statement.
Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way. He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.”
Former Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is now the leading candidate to replace Slot at Anfield Road, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.