Favorite to succeed Jürgen Klopp in command of Liverpoolthe Dutch Arne Slotof Feyenoordmade it clear this Thursday (25) that his intention is to leave the Rotterdam team to take over the Reds at the end of the season.
In an interview with ESPN before the duel against Go Ahead Eaglesfor the Dutch ChampionshipSlot confirmed that the English team have already opened talks with Feyenoord to discuss his release.
“The only thing I can say at the moment is that the clubs are in negotiations. In the meantime, I sit in the waiting room and wait for what will happen,” he said.
The commander, however, made it clear that his idea is to leave the Dutch club, with which he has a contract until 2026, to take over the football giant. Premier League.
“I want to make it clear that I want to go to Liverpool. Now, I’m waiting to see if the clubs reach an agreement. I’m confident that this will happen”, he highlighted.
According to Slot himself, the situation should be resolved soon.
“The clubs now have to work. I am waiting and, as the ‘protagonist’ of the discussion, I have to respect both sides. But there is no doubt that the situation will become clearer in the coming days”, he concluded.
Last Wednesday (24), the ESPN showed that you Reds opened official negotiations with Feyenoord to try to close with the coach.
The Dutchman became the board’s “plan A” after Xabi Alonso decided to stay in Bayer Leverkusenfrom Germany.
Last season, Slot was approached by Chelsea, Tottenham It is Leeds United.
However, he said “no” to all of them and renewed his contract with the Rotterdam team for three years.
Recently, the coach was Dutch and Dutch Cup champion with Feyenoord.
