PL News: Slot confirmed as Liverpool manager

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 Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has been announced as Liverpool's new boss.

In April, Liverpool struck a deal with the Dutch club after deciding the 45-year-old Slot was the right person to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

UEFA Champions League 2023/24 - Group E, Matchday 1 - Feyenoord 2:0 Ceiltic - De Kuip, Rotterdam - September 19, 2023

Klopp, who had been at the helm since October 2015, departed following Liverpool's season-ending victory over Wolves on Sunday.

After the match, the 56-year-old German urged Liverpool supporters to back their new manager, leading a chant of "Arne Slot, na na na na na".

Slot will officially begin his three-year tenure at Liverpool on 1 June, pending a work permit.

During his time at Feyenoord, Slot guided the team to the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season, and this year they won the Dutch Cup and finished as league runners-up.

Liverpool were particularly impressed by Slot's attacking style, his personality, and his ability to develop players, which made him their top candidate.

Slot, who took charge at Feyenoord in 2021, expressed his interest in managing in the Premier League when he was linked with the Tottenham job in 2023.

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title this season, was also considered for the Anfield role.

However, the 42-year-old Spaniard put an end to the rumours in March by confirming he would stay with German champions Leverkusen.

Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim was another name in the mix to replace Klopp, who had announced back in January that he would leave at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Klopp is clearly in favour of the appointment.

William, a Liverpool fan, told us: "Great that we have got this sorted so quickly. The record that he had with Alkmaar and Feyenoord points to a manager able to perform well with limited resources compared to rivals. With Manchester City dominating the Premier League still, this skill will prove to be very important."

Holly, another Liverpool fan, held a similar perspective. She said: "It's fantastic that we've sorted this out so swiftly. His track record with previous clubs shows he's a manager who can achieve great results even with fewer resources than his competitors. Given that Manchester City still dominate the Premier League, this ability will be incredibly valuable. I am now very excited for next season. It could prove to be very close again at the top with so many teams looking to strengthen."

Premier League news and stories: 2023/2024 (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

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