Arne Slot to replace Klopp at Anfield

Liverpool FC have announced the appointment of their new manager Arne Slot ahead of the new season. Klopp, who had been in charge of Liverpool since October 2015, left the club following their season-finale win against Wolves on Sunday.

The Dutchman led Feyenoord to the 2022-23 Eredivisie title, while this season they have won the Dutch Cup and finished second in the league.

Slot took over as Feyenoord manager in 2021 and confirmed his interest in managing in the Premier League when he was linked with Tottenham in 2023.

The 45-year-old also led the team to the Europa League final in his first campaign in charge.

Meanwhile, Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title this season, was also linked with the position at Anfield but the 42-year-old Spaniard ended speculation in March when he said he would remain with Leverkusen for the time being.