Liverpool are inching closer to finalizing a deal with Feyenoord for the appointment of Arne Slot as their new manager. Talks between the two clubs have been ongoing, with an initial offer from Liverpool being rejected. However, it is now believed that a package worth around €10 million will be enough to secure Slot’s services.
According to reports, there is a growing optimism at Feyenoord that an agreement will be reached by the end of the weekend. If all goes according to plan, an official announcement could be made in the coming days.
While the €10 million fee does not include any of Slot’s current backroom staff at Feyenoord, the Dutchman does intend to bring at least two members of his support team with him to Anfield. Assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff and head of performance Ruben Peeters are the individuals earmarked for the move.
Hulshoff has been working alongside Slot at Feyenoord since 2022 and has also been part of the Netherlands national team coaching setup since 2023. He has already developed a close working relationship with players like Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo, with Van Dijk speaking highly of Hulshoff’s impact on the team.
Peeters, on the other hand, has been the head of performance at Feyenoord since 2021. He is highly regarded in his field and focuses on minimizing the risk of injury and enhancing player fitness. His expertise will be a valuable addition to Liverpool’s coaching staff.
It is anticipated that the inclusion of Hulshoff and Peeters in the deal will raise the overall compensation to approximately £13 million. This would make it a record fee for a manager from a Dutch club.
Overall, Liverpool’s pursuit of Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp’s successor is progressing positively. The addition of Hulshoff and Peeters to Slot’s backroom staff would bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the club. The imminent appointment of Slot and his team signifies an exciting new chapter for Liverpool Football Club.