The Reds have initiated discussions with Slot to potentially take over as manager following Jurgen Klopp’s confirmation in January that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Fenway Sports Group chief Michael Edwards and incoming director of football Richard Hughes have expressed Slot as their top choice. Slot has openly expressed his desire to join Liverpool before Feyenoord’s match against Go Ahead Eagles, stating, “I am confident, waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement.”

Talks between Liverpool and Slot have intensified, and it appears that Slot is on the brink of being officially appointed as the next Liverpool manager. Additionally, Feyenoord’s assistant Sipke Hulshof is expected to join Slot, and there are considerations to bring head of performance Ruben Peeters and analyst Etienne Reijnen as part of his team. Feyenoord, however, is keen on retaining some of their backroom staff and will try to keep as many as possible.

Slot has been with Feyenoord since the summer of 2021 after moving from AZ Alkmaar, where he led the team to the final of the Europa Conference League and a third-place finish in Eredivisie during his first season. Slot’s positive traits and coaching style have been lauded, and he is being seen as a promising potential solution for Liverpool. Finally, the text includes information about community benefits and the option to opt out.