Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge. The Dutch manager, aged 47, delivered the club’s 20th top-flight title in his first campaign, but results dipped in his second year and the Reds ended the Premier League season in fifth position.
Andoni Iraola, the Bournemouth manager who has since left his post, is now viewed as the leading candidate to take over at Anfield. Liverpool have already made contact with the Spaniard to explore the possibility of him stepping into the role.
Quick facts
- Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons.
- Slot won the club’s 20th league title in his debut season.
- Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League in his second year.
- Andoni Iraola is considered the leading contender to replace Slot.
- Fenway Sports Group said the decision was difficult and praised Slot’s impact.
Even though Liverpool still secured qualification for next season’s Champions League, their league points total finished on 60. That is the team’s lowest haul since the 2015-16 season, and it came 25 points adrift of champions Arsenal.
Fenway Sports Group addressed the move in an official statement, describing the decision as hard to make. The owners stressed that Slot’s contributions during his time at the club were “significant” and “meaningful,” adding that the work produced success that mattered most to supporters as well as the club itself.
They also highlighted the standards Slot brought to the job, pointing to his work ethic, thorough preparation and the expertise he demonstrated in the role. FSG said their view of him as a leader in his profession was reinforced from the outset, noting that when they first met him it became clear he did not simply accept responsibility but actively embraced it.
