April 26th 2024.
Over the weekend, a deal between Liverpool and Feyenoord has been finalized. The two clubs have come to an agreement regarding compensation for Arne Slot, who will be taking over as the new manager at Anfield, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.
Initially, Feyenoord had rejected a £7.7million offer from Liverpool. However, after constructive discussions on Friday, a deal has finally been reached. According to sources, the necessary paperwork is currently being drawn up and Slot's move to Liverpool could be officially announced as early as Saturday.
Slot has already agreed to the terms and conditions set by Liverpool and had publicly announced his desire to leave Feyenoord and take on the challenge of managing at Anfield. The 45-year-old had always been optimistic about being allowed to leave, despite the initial rejection from his current club. He believes that after turning down a move to Tottenham last summer, he is now owed a favor.
In an interview with NOS, Slot shared, "In the past, members of my staff have been able to make big moves, like when my assistant joined Shakhtar earlier this season. Now, I am asking for a favor, especially when you consider the amount being offered. It's ultimately up to the club to decide. On one hand, they rightfully want a large transfer fee, but on the other hand, I do think there should be some gratitude for the past three years."
He continued, "It's about finding a balance in terms of the transfer fee. It's up to the management of both clubs, I am just presenting a scenario of how I believe it should go." Slot then went on to explain that this is not the first time a big club has shown interest in him, as Tottenham had approached Feyenoord last summer. However, he had made the choice to stay, which turned out to be beneficial for all parties involved.
During his time at Feyenoord, Slot has achieved great success, winning the Eredivisie title last season and lifting the KNVB Cup this season. He has also managed to secure a second-place finish, despite losing a number of players last summer.
Slot is known for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, which makes him the perfect fit for the squad that Klopp will leave behind. The departing German coach has already given his endorsement for Liverpool's move for Slot, saying, "What I like a lot about it is if he is the one then he wants to take the job – he’s desperate, excited, let’s go for it. I like the way his team play football and all the things I hear about him as a guy. Some people I know, know him, I don’t know him yet. Good coach, good guy. If he’s the solution for the club then I am more than happy. It’s not up to me to judge but it all sounds really good to me."
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