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Arne Slot confirms he's taking over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss as Feyenoord say fond farewell to coach

Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jurgen-klopp-leaving-liverpool-reds-boss-bombshell-announcement-quitting-role-shock-video/bltba3be51866395e61" target="_blank">Klopp announced that he would be leaving Liverpool after nine seasons</a> at the helm of the club. The<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/xabi-alonso-liverpool-bayern-munich-verbal-promise-from-bayer-leverkusen/bltf12044874467a3eb" target="_blank"> Merseyside club had initially targeted Bayer Leverkusen boss</a> Xabi Alonso, however, after he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/xabi-alonso-decision-rejects-bayern-munich-liverpool-bayer-leverkusen-stay/blt3f58b772b9b209a9" target="_blank">decided to remain with Die Werkself</a> for another season, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/arne-slot-liverpool-feyenoord-replace-jurgen-klopp/blt2d48374e041372dd" target="_blank">Liverpool shifted their focus towards Slot</a> and have already signed a contract with the Dutchman to take over a coach this summer. Feyenoord also posted an emotional tribute to the departing coach ahead of their final match of the season.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Arne Slot era is coming to an end... 🔒 Let's enjoy the last moments. <a href="https://t.co/iIvj8pJzUo">pic.twitter.com/iIvj8pJzUo</a>— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feyenoord/status/1791457718642831841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking with the media, Slot said <a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/40163870/arne-slot-confirms-appointed-next-liverpool-coach" target="_blank">[via ESPN]</a>: "I can confirm that I will become the trainer there next year."Until now I was not thinking about this being the build up to my last match, but that starts coming now. At the beginning of the week you are thinking about training and those kind of things. But the feeling gets stronger now. That is why I'm a little bit late now [for the news conference], because I wanted to say goodbye to some people personally and take time for them, more then just shaking hands."So yeah, the feeling grows. I understand that good results help, but it is very nice to feel that people really are thinking it's a pity that I'm leaving. You can say that with words, but you can feel it if people truly think that way. That does mean a lot to me."

WHAT SLOT SAID

Slot has been compared with Klopp in terms of his playing style and bringing the Dutchman over to Anfield will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/liverpool-bill-arne-slot-feyenoord/blt216400018be42b7a#cs743e44240ab0d988" target="_blank">cost Liverpool close to £13m ($16m) to be paid as compensation to Feyenoord</a> as per reports. The 45-year-old won the Eredivisie last season with the club and ended this season in second place behind title winners PSV.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Dutchman will lead Feyenoord at De Kuip on May 19 for the last time as they take on Excelsior before Slot says his goodbyes to the Feyenoord faithful.

WHAT NEXT FOR SLOT?

Arne Slot confirms he's taking over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss as Feyenoord say fond farewell to coach | Goal.com US

Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has confirmed that he will take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool coach.