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Liverpool issue statement after Arne Slot leaves the club - Favourite for his replacement revealed
Arne Slot has left Liverpool after two seasons in charge at Anfield.
After winning the Premier League title in his first season, Slot struggled in his second despite spending over £400m on major names such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
Liverpool began the 25/26 campaign with five straight wins and led the table in the early days, but a dramatic downturn in form saw them out of the title picture by November.
A highly publicised spat with Mohamed Salah caused friction with the fanbase and now the season is over, both men have left the club.
As well as dealing with some disastrous results on the pitch, Slot also guided Liverpool through the tragic death of Diogo Jota last July and the club have expressed their gratitude to the Dutch manager in their parting statement.
'Slot and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield'
"This was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful.
“As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
“From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens.
“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.
“We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title.
“That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.
“He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.
“As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge that his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come.
“Nevertheless, the conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team’s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.
“Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield.”
Liverpool will begin their search for a new manager with Andoni Iraola the favourite to replace Slot.
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