“It would be strange if I didn’t call him”, why Slot intends to trust Klopp

After Feyenoord’s victory against Zwolle (5-0) this Sunday, Arne Slot was asked about his future even though he already has an agreement with Liverpool. The Dutch technician did not want to confirm the information, but had difficulty not projecting himself at the head of the Reds.

Arne Slot is expected in Liverpool as Jürgen Klopp’s successor. If no formalization has been given yet, the Dutch technician (45 years old), who is currently stationed at Feyenoord, would already have an agreement to settle on the bench of the Reds next season.

On Sunday, after his team’s victory (5-0) against Zwolle, Arne Slot indicated that he intended to trust Jürgen Klopp if he became Liverpool’s new manager, something he could not confirm. “I think it’s normal to contact the current coach when you change clubs,” Slot commented.

“Was it goodbye, I agree it felt that way”

“I also did it at Feyenoord. It’s normal, all the knowledge a person has by working a few years at the club – nine in this case – you contact him,” continued Arne Slot. “But apart from that, I know his assistant, Pep Lijnders, very well. If there is an official confirmation, it would be strange if I didn’t call him.”

Before going to the stadium this Sunday, Arne Slot had the opportunity to watch the first minutes of the meeting between Liverpool and Tottenham (4-2). “If the official confirmation is there and I am 100% sure to go, I will not only see this match, but many others,” logically warned the one who became the champion of the Netherlands in 2023.

Feyenoord still have one home game to play this season, but several parts of the stadium will be closed. Arne Slot had the opportunity to greet the supporters after the players’ success. “Was it goodbye, I agree it looked like it,” concluded the person, still having trouble hiding that his future was going to lie elsewhere.