Feyenoord Prepares Separation Ceremony For Slots To Replace Klopp

JAKARTA - Feyenoord coach Arne Slot confirmed he would become Liverpool's new coach to replace Juergen Klopp, AFP reported on Friday, May 17, local time.

In line with Slot's statement, Feyenoord also announced that he was preparing a farewell ceremony for the Dutch coach in the last match against Excelsior at the de Kuip Stadium on Sunday (19/5).

"There has been no official announcement yet. But I don't think this is news for you that I will be the coach there (Liverpool) for next season," Slot told reporters, reported by ANTARA, Saturday, May 18.

"The feeling that I will leave here is getting stronger. There are some people I don't want to shake hands with just like that," said the former Sparta Rotterdam midfielder.

Slot has been in charge of Feyenoord since 2021 after appearing impressive with AZ Alkmaar in the previous season.

The 45-year-old coach brought Feyenoord to his first Conference League final despite losing 0-1 to AS Roma coached by Jose Mourinho. Slot also awarded Feyenoord the 16th league title in the 2022-2023 season.

"You can see people really sad when you leave," he said. "You can say that with words, but when you see their faces directly, it really affects me," he concluded.