Liverpool part ways with Arne Slot after two seasons

The decision follows a disappointing end to the season. Liverpool managed only a 1-1 draw against Brentford on the final matchday and recorded their last victory in late April, a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Season-end slump

The club stressed that the move was not taken lightly. "Es muss nochmals betont werden, dass diese Entscheidung nicht leichtfertig getroffen wurde, ganz im Gegenteil," the owners stated.

Slot's tenure began with high expectations after he replaced the hugely popular Klopp. The immediate title success appeared to validate that choice, but results tailed off in the closing weeks of the campaign.

Who comes next?

Attention now turns to Slot's successor. Spanish coach, who spent three years in charge of AFC Bournemouth, is considered a candidate for the vacancy and has also been linked with a Bundesliga club.

Liverpool have not yet indicated a timeline for the appointment. The club's statement focused on the rationale for the change rather than the search process.

The news brings an abrupt end to Slot's Anfield chapter, which began with a trophy but concluded with the board seeking a new direction for the squad.