The German announced his departure from Anfield at the beginning of the year, sparking an ongoing search for his successor. Xabi Alonso was initially favored, but Liverpool eventually shifted focus to Bayer Leverkusen’s Slot, who emerged as a leading contender. Slot confirmed his move to Liverpool, stating, “I can confirm that I will become the trainer there next season.” The Reds have yet to make a formal announcement prior to Klopp’s final game in charge on Sunday.

Slot’s reputation soared at Feyenoord, where he achieved a dominant Eredivisie victory in 2022-23 and secured the Dutch Cup this season. Additionally, he led the team to the Europa Conference League final, where they were defeated by Jose Mourinho’s Roma. Slot openly expressed his desire to join Liverpool, and the two clubs have reportedly reached a compensation agreement worth just under £10 million. He stated, “The clubs are negotiating.

I am waiting to see what will come out of it. It is no secret that I would like to go to Liverpool. Now I am waiting for the clubs to reach an agreement. I have every confidence in that.”

Later, Slot emphasized his enthusiasm for the potential move to Liverpool, affirming, “I’m having a great time at Feyenoord, but if there’s a club like Liverpool it would be crazy if you didn’t find that a great next step in your career. The clubs are in talks and I’m waiting for that. That was me before the game and I still am two hours later.” This managerial appointment represents one of the few decisions made by owners FSG during their tenure at the club.

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