Liverpool Sacks Arne Slot 1 Year After Title Win as Club Pushes £60m-Led Reset

18 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 30

Saturday's dismissal blindsided Arne Slot, who had said just over two weeks earlier he expected to remain in charge and was involved in Liverpool's summer planning.
Liverpool's hierarchy concluded after the season that Slot's approach did not fit the aggressive, urgent style they want for the next phase and that delaying a change would hurt preparations.
19 defeats across all competitions, persistent Anfield boos and a breakdown in Slot's relationship with Mohamed Salah deepened doubts over his authority despite his 2024-25 title won by 10 points.
Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards made the call with Slot entering the final year of his contract; Andoni Iraola is the leading candidate and contact has already been made.
Liverpool have already committed to another rebuild after last summer's £415m outlay, with Jeremy Jacquet confirmed in a £60m move as more signings are planned.

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