Arne Slott released by Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)
Arne Slott has spoken out after being sacked by Liverpool. “I have had a great experience with Liverpool and I am very grateful that we won the league last season,” the outgoing Dutchman said in a short statement, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
Andoni Iraola has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to take over the reins. Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness and Reims’ Pierre Sarge are also being linked as possible candidates for the position. The club issued a lengthy statement confirming that Slott had been relieved of his duties on Saturday afternoon. The statement read: “Liverpool FC can confirm that Arne Slott has resigned from his position as head coach with immediate effect and the process to appoint a replacement is underway.
“Ahne, who joined the club in June 2024, achieved his 20th league title in his first season in charge and finished the 2024-25 season as LMA Manager of the Year, leading the team to the Carabao Cup final and the Champions League last 16.
“He then oversaw the Reds qualifying for a second successive Champions League in 2025-26, with the Reds also reaching the quarter-finals of the competition.”
Liverpool’s owner said: “It goes without saying that this was a difficult decision for us as a club. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC during his time with us has been important, meaningful and above all a success for our supporters and ourselves.”
“Therefore, we could not be more grateful for everything he has accomplished, especially as it is underpinned by his work ethic, diligence and level of expertise, which further underscores our view that he is a leader in his field.
“From the moment I first met Arne, it was immediately clear that he was someone who would not only accept responsibility, but embrace it. That was evident when he agreed to become head coach, when he led us to the Premier League title, and when we just finished a season that faced considerable challenges and burdens.
Arne Slott has been sacked after two seasons at Anfield. (Image: Getty)
“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that changes are necessary for the club to continue moving forward. Once again, I must stress that this is not a decision taken lightly.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to put on record my gratitude to Mr. Arne, who will always have a special place in the history of this football club as the manager who led Liverpool to their 20th league title.
“That accomplishment is all the more remarkable because it came in his first season on the job, but it was built on outstanding coaching and leadership on a day-to-day basis.
“He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the death of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that period says a lot about him as a person.
“As such, we can only wish Arne every success in the next phase of his coaching career and look forward to his continued success. We do so knowing that his legacy at Liverpool remains intact and will become even more relevant in the years and decades to come.”
“Nonetheless, the conclusions we have reached are built on the belief that it is best to reorient the team’s trajectory. It does not diminish the work Arn has done here or our respect for him. Nor is it a reflection on his talent. Rather, it points to the need for a different approach.”
“Arn leaves with a grateful heart, a Premier League title to his name, and knowing that he and his family will always be welcome back to Anfield.”
