Liverpool and Feyenoord have reached an agreement over a compensation package for Arne Slot. That’s according to big news out of the Netherlands.
Dutch outlet AD has broken the story that Liverpool and Feyenoord have come to a ‘verbal agreement’ after days of productive talks. It’s now expected that the deal will be finalized rapidly.
Indeed, the report claims that Liverpool hopes to complete the move this weekend. Further barriers are not expected.
Liverpool had previously seen an opening offer of $9.6m (€9m/£7.7m) for Slot rejected by Feyenoord, per The Athletic. But it seems a breakthrough has been made.
There is just one thing left to do, with only ‘the final details and the actual signing’ needed before Slot is officially the Liverpool manager, succeeding Jürgen Klopp. His comments earlier in the week heavily implied that personal terms would not be an issue once the two clubs could reach an accord.
Klopp has lent his backing to Slot, albeit reiterating that he played no part in the process of selecting his successor. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has also spoken positively about the Feyenoord boss.
Not many expected the Feyenoord boss even a week ago, but there has been a lack of clear standouts since Xabi Alonso decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. The data clearly supports Slot, and it will be fascinating to see what he brings to the table.
