Arne Slot departs Liverpool after 2 seasons & 1 Premier League title
One season after winning the English Premier League (EPL) title, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has been sacked after disappointing results in the season that just ended.
The process of appointing his successor is underway, announced the English club in a Facebook post on Saturday (30 May).
Source: Liverpool FC on Facebook
‘Difficult decision’ for Arne Slot to depart, says Liverpool
In a statement on their website, the club said that Slot’s departure was “a difficult decision” to make.
However, a collective conclusion was taken that “change is necessary” for the club to keep moving forward, it noted, adding:
The conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team’s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction… it is indicative of the need for a different approach.
Arne Slot will hold ‘a special place’ in Liverpool’s history
Liverpool recorded their gratitude and appreciation for Slot for everything he has achieved during his two seasons in charge, describing his contributions as “significant” and “meaningful”, adding:
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.
He will always hold “a special place” in the history of the club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title, the statement noted.
Source: Liverpool FC on Facebook
Arne Slot won EPL title in his 1st season
Slot, 47, who arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 2024, had the considerable task of taking over from legendary manager Jürgen Klopp, who won an EPL and Champions League title with the Reds.
Nonetheless, the Dutchman flourished in his first season with the club, winning the EPL with four matches to spare, having lost only once.
Source: Liverpool FC on Facebook
He also led the team to the Carabao Cup final.
For his efforts, Slot was named the League Managers Association Manager of the Year and Premier League Manager of the Season.
Source: Liverpool FC on Facebook
Liverpool’s results took a turn for the worse in 2nd season
However, Liverpool lost forward Diogo Jota to a fatal car crash in July 2025.
While the club acknowledged that Slot led the team through a time of “incredible shock and sadness” in its aftermath, the season following that was “challenging”, it said.
Despite investing almost £450 million (S$773.1 million) in new signings in the summer of 2025, results and performances slid, with Liverpool succumbing to 19 defeats in all competitions.
He also had a public falling out with star player Mohamed Salah, who called out his methods.
As results took a turn for the worse, many fans also turned on him.
Source: Liverpool FC on Facebook
However, Slot leaves having guided the club to fifth position in the EPL this season, securing Champions League football for next season.
Liverpool have approached Andoni Iraola
Liverpool is in the process of appointing Slot’s successor, and have approached Spaniard Andoni Iraola, BBC reported.
The recently departed Bournemouth boss is seen as the leading contender to take over, having steered the south-coast club to sixth place in the EPL and qualifying for the Europa League next season.
Iraola, 43, has remained mum on his future, but has attracted interest from other clubs across England and Europe as well.
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‘Change is necessary’: Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot, process of appointing successor underway
