Former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has been confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool.
However, in a departure from tradition, the Dutchman will become the club’s first head coach rather than manager.
Slot has reportedly signed a three-year contract and will officially take over on June 1, subject to a work permit.
Liverpool’s exhaustive search – incorporating sophisticated data analysis, character and performance research, market assessment, performance evaluation and various other indicators – identified the 45-year-old as their preferred candidate several weeks ago and his desire to take the job allowed for a swift appointment.
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