Feyenoord captain Gernot Trauner has expressed his happiness for manager Arne Slot as he nears a move to Liverpool. Trauner believes that Slot deserves the opportunity to take the next step in his career. Slot, who won the Eredivisie title last season and the KNVB Cup this season, has confirmed his desire to join Liverpool and is optimistic about reaching an agreement with the club. Despite hoping that Slot will stay at Feyenoord, Trauner understands that there will come a time for him to move on, and if Liverpool is the next step, Trauner will be very happy for him.
Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow also praised Slot and the progress he has made at Feyenoord over the past three years. He mentioned that when Slot arrived, the team had a different philosophy, but under his management, they have improved both in terms of playing style and professionalism.
Following Feyenoord’s victory over Go Ahead Eagles, Slot provided an update on the talks with Liverpool, urging his current club to let him leave. He pointed out that other members of his staff have been afforded nice moves in the past, and now he is asking for a favor. Slot believes there should be a balance in terms of the transfer fee, considering the gratitude for his past three years at Feyenoord. He also mentioned that this is not the first time a major club has shown interest in him, as Tottenham approached Feyenoord last summer. However, he chose to stay, which proved to be a good decision for all parties involved. Now, with another big club calling, Slot is waiting to see how things will turn out.
In conclusion, it seems that Arne Slot’s move to Liverpool is progressing, with both the manager and players acknowledging his achievements at Feyenoord and supporting his desire to take on a bigger challenge. The negotiations between Liverpool and Feyenoord will determine whether Slot will indeed become the new manager at Anfield.