Arne Slot has officially been confirmed as the new Liverpool manager. The 45-year-old will join the Reds from Feyenoord ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Who is Arne Slot?
Slot was born in Bergentheim, Netherlands on September 17, 1978.
His playing career began in 1995 with Zwolle, where he spent seven years in midfield and scored 50 goals in 164 appearances.
Slot played for NAC Breda for five years and Sparta Rotterdam for three years, before returning to Zwolle.
He became a successful youth coach at Zwolle after retiring from playing in 2013.
After working as an assistant at Cambuur and AZ Alkmaar, he eventually became the head coach at AZ Alkmaar in 2019.
Slot had a successful stint at AZ, leading the team to a strong start in the 19/20 season before eventually leaving for Feyenoord.
At Feyenoord, he achieved significant success by reaching the Europa Conference League final and winning the Dutch League title.
Arne Slot’s Coaching Style
Slot is known for his “sexy” and “attack-minded” style of football, similar to Pep Guardiola’s approach.
Journalist Marcel van der Kraan praised Slot’s style, stating that he is not only successful but also impressive in his emphasis on attacking play.
Liverpool’s Acquisition of Arne Slot
Liverpool was in talks with Feyenoord to secure Slot’s services, eventually offering £8 million to release him from his contract.
Jurgen Klopp announced Slot as his replacement on May 16, 2024, confirming that Slot would be taking over as the new Liverpool manager next season.
Arne Slot’s Personal Life
Slot is married to his wife Miriam, and the couple reportedly has children, although details about them remain private.
Slot prefers to keep his family life out of the public eye.
Despite being heavily linked with other clubs, Slot was keen on the Liverpool job, showcasing his ambition to lead a big team in a top league like the Premier League.
