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  • Prior to the last-minute disagreement, Liverpool ‘agreed’ to sign a different manager to Arne Slot.

    Prior to the last-minute disagreement, Liverpool ‘agreed’ to sign a different manager to Arne Slot.

    Prior to the last-minute disagreement, Liverpool 'agreed' to sign a different manager to Arne Slot.

    Liverpool’s future may have taken a totally different turn under Jurgen Klopp.

    Even though Liverpool has not yet made an official announcement regarding Arne Slot’s arrival on the eve of the Premier League season, he has already stated that he would succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield—but only after an extremely last-minute change in plans. On Sunday, the Reds will play Wolves at home in their final game under the great German manager before starting a new chapter under Slot, the head coach of Feyenoord.

    It wasn’t always thought that Slot would replace Klopp; at first, Xabi Alonso was seen to be the most likely candidate. The manager of Bayer Leverkusen swiftly rejected the possibility of returning to Merseyside in order to focus on leading the Bundesliga team to an unparalleled undefeated season.

    After an impressive four years leading the Portuguese behemoths, Sporting’s Ruben Amorim quickly came into focus as a potential candidate for the Liverpool position. However, Reds manager Michael Edwards chose to pursue Slot in a different way; the rationale behind Amorim’s rejection has now surfaced.

    According to CaughtOffside, an agreement was reached for Amorim to join Anfield, but at the last minute, the financial parameters were altered. Contracts were prepared for signature, and Sporting would get £8.5 million in compensation.

    However, it was rumoured that Sporting president Frederico Varandas abruptly changed his mind and demanded twice as much for his bright head coach. Amorim was unhappy since he was hoping to succeed Klopp as Liverpool called off talks because they were unwilling to renegotiate.

    Prior to the last-minute disagreement, Liverpool 'agreed' to sign a different manager to Arne Slot.

    After reaching a deal with Feyenoord, Liverpool quickly moved on to Slot, while Amorim turned to West Ham with the hopes of making the Premier League the next season.

    He took a plane to London as the Hammers looked at potential David Moyes successors, eventually settling on former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui, according to a number of sources.

    then, Amorim expressed regret to Sporting for the “totally incorrect” scheduling of his visit to London, and arrangements were made for Slot to succeed Klopp, who then announced the transfer to Anfield.

    The trainer at Liverpool will be me, I can affirm,” Slot stated at his press conference on Friday. “I didn’t realise this was a build-up to my final match until now, but it is starting to happen now.

    “You think about training and other related things at the start of the week. However, the sensation is now stronger. I’m running a little behind schedule for the press conference because I wanted to give certain folks a special farewell and spend more time with them than just shaking hands. “So, yes, the emotion intensifies.

    I know that positive outcomes are helpful, but it’s comforting to know that others genuinely find my departure to be regrettable.

  • The Feyenoord manager is a leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

    The Feyenoord manager is a leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

    Arne Slot

    At the conclusion of the current campaign, Jurgen Klopp will step down as manager of Liverpool; Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, and Roberto De Zerbi were all connected to the Premier League team; Tottenham expressed interest in Arne Slot throughout the summer after he helped Feyenoord win the Eredivisie last year.

    Leading Liverpool’s hunt for a successor to Jurgen Klopp is Arne Slot.

    The head coach of Feyenoord meets all of their essential hiring requirements, but Sky Sports News is aware that the Eredivisie team is adamant about holding onto Slot, so the process is far from over.

    Although other elite teams are also interested in the 45-year-old, and Liverpool is currently in talks with a number of choices, he is a formidable contender.

    Due to his aggressive, full-throttle style, Slot, who won the KNVB Cup last weekend and guided Feyenoord to their first championship in six years last season, appeals to Liverpool.

    His club is the best in the Eredivisie for tackles won in the final third of the opposition because he has drilled them into being skilled at converting defensive actions into shooting opportunities.

    Feyenoord boasts the second-best offensive numbers and the strongest defensive in the league.

    Operating on a smaller budget than his main rivals, Slot has demonstrated his ability to improve both the individual and the team, and his preference for a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-3 formation matches Liverpool’s roster.

    Previous suitors for Slot include Leeds, Tottenham, and Chelsea. Although he recently inked a new deal that would keep him at Feyenoord until 2026, he has shown a desire to advance in his career.

    If a sale closes, compensation is expected to be in the neighbourhood of £9 million.

    Although sources claim Liverpool was considering Sporting Manager Ruben Amorim, he is now not in the running.

    Although Paulo Fonseca, who is presently in charge of Lille, and Julen Lopetegui, the former manager of Real Madrid, Wolves, and Spain, are thought to be the front-runners, West Ham is still interested in Amorim.

    “Slot brings wild, seductive football.”

    Arne Slot

    After Feyenoord finished fifth in the previous season, Slot took over from Dick Advocaat at the start of the 21–22 campaign. They became the Eredivisie champions in just two years. He developed a pressing squad that was capable of winning and played hard, offensive football.

    With four games remaining, Feyenoord is currently nine points behind PSV Eindhoven in the standings this season. They qualified for the Europa League and were eliminated by Roma in February after finishing third in their Champions League group.

    Marcel van der Kraan, a Dutch football journalist, stated to Sky Sports that he is Liverpool’s top contender. It was just a matter of time until a major English club called at the door. In addition to being a successful manager, he has also played extremely attacking, Pep Guardiola-esque football, which has greatly impressed.

    “I don’t think Feyenoord will obstruct the path. They will seek a large compensation pay even though they are aware of how in-demand he is as a manager. His record-breaking contract has two years left on it.

    “A team in Dutch football has never previously given a manager such enormous compensation. The team, the fans, and the players all adore him; they won’t want him to leave. Given that his contract, which he renewed last year, contains no condition allowing for a large price, Feyenoord has every right to seek it.

    “He’s been a great coach, turning Feyenoord into champions with their chaotic, seductive game. This dude delivers something sexy to the football pitch. He has nothing left to gain in this situation. His next move is to sign with a team in a major league, and the Premier League is the biggest league in the Netherlands. If Slot doesn’t seize the opportunity to manage Liverpool the next season, I’ll be shocked.”

    What has Slot said about Premier League management?

    Slot was a strong candidate for the vacant Tottenham manager position in the summer of last year, and Sky Sports News correspondent Gary Cotterill travelled to Rotterdam to cover the story.

    When writing about his journey to gather the facts on the Feyenoord coach, who has been vocal about his desire to manage in the Premier League, Cotterill found Slot to be “engaging, polite, very smiley, he’s got presence and charisma – and he’s funny”.

    In May 2023, he declared, “My next step will not be a club in Holland.”

    “I’ve failed miserably if that’s what I’m supposed to do next. The next logical step would be to travel overseas, because the Premier League is, in my opinion, the greatest league in the world.”

    What became of Tottenham’s attempt to acquire Slot?

    After Slot and Feyenoord won the Eredivisie last summer, Spurs were desperate to sign him.

    Shortly after, Slot signed a new deal at Feyenoord that will keep him there until 2026, thereby ruling himself out of the running to take over in north London.

    Slot declared, “I’m not done here yet,” following the news of his new contract.

    The possible agreement between Spurs and Feyenoord never proceeded beyond formal talks, and Spurs management believed Slot took advantage of their interest in him to secure a better contract in the Netherlands.

    Spurs eventually hired Ange Postecoglou, who had previously played for Celtic.

  • Pundit has been informed of who Liverpool players at ‘want’ to succeed Jürgen Klopp instead of Rúben Amorim.

    Pundit has been informed of who Liverpool players at ‘want’ to succeed Jürgen Klopp instead of Rúben Amorim.

    Pundit has been informed of who Liverpool players at 'want' to succeed Jürgen Klopp instead of Rúben Amorim.

    After Jürgen Klopp, the Liverpool players are said to have a choice for their future manager. It may be the overwhelming favourite right now, but it’s not Rúben Amorim.

    It goes without saying that Liverpool will want to move quickly to name a new manager. Following a crushing Europa League first-leg loss, it’s becoming more and more likely that Jürgen Klopp will only have eight games remaining in his managerial role, therefore speculation about his successor is beginning to grow.

    Of course, this season still has a lot to play for, not the least of which being the Premier League championship. It would be the perfect way to send Klopp out to the public to win that, making the campaign a huge success regardless of results in other tournaments. The manager will continue to have faith in his ability to win the match against Atalanta in the meantime.

    However, Michael Edwards, the head of football at FSG, will undoubtedly be searching in the background despite everything else going on. Liverpool does not want to be caught off guard when Klopp does eventually leave, but they also do not want to miss out on these final weeks of his leadership.

    In light of Xabi Alonso’s choice to remain in his current position, Rúben Amorim has become the apparent favourite. Although the Sporting manager maintains he has not made a deal with Liverpool or any other team, he is still the front-runner to take over at Anfield.

    But he’s not the only choice. Furthermore, analyst Alan Brazil feels that the Liverpool team does not support him.

    Pundit has been informed of who Liverpool players at 'want' to succeed Jürgen Klopp instead of Rúben Amorim.

    During his appearance on the TalkSPORT Breakfast Show, Brazil reiterated a previous statement. According to him, the players desire Pep Lijnders, Klopp’s assistant, to take over as manager.

    He responded, “I’ll stick by Klopp’s understudy, Pep,” when questioned about the upcoming Liverpool manager. “That’s who I am told the players want.”

    The news of Lijnders’ leaving was released concurrently with Klopp’s. When Klopp called it a day, he always intended to leave Liverpool, he revealed to the team website:

    “I’ve always stated that I will work with Jürgen until the point at which I can no longer help anyone else; at that point, I will go and handle things. That has always been the situation. So when we talked, it was obvious to me: “Okay, then I go manage, and we finish this project that we started together.”

    Of course, Lijnders would have to make a choice if Klopp’s job was up for grabs. However, the announcement made in January seemed to intentionally draw a line under that possibility almost immediately.

    According to Liverpool.com, player opinions are clearly significant. However, the statistics will guide Edwards and the newly appointed sporting director Richard Hughes in their hunt for Klopp’s successor.

    There isn’t much to evaluate regarding Lijnders. rating an assistant is arguably harder than rating a manager, and his one brief solo tenure in the Netherlands did not go well. Only a few months later, he was back in Liverpool.

    However, Mikel Arteta clearly demonstrates the advantages of taking a chance like this. Lijnders, who would continue Liverpool’s long-standing “boot room” tradition, would also be the candidate for continuity. Yet, despite what Alan Brazil has been informed, it would require a dramatic reversal of course to name him today.

  • Ruben Amorim turned down four Premier League positions, saying he “agrees Liverpool deal.”

    Ruben Amorim turned down four Premier League positions, saying he “agrees Liverpool deal.”

    Ruben Amorim turned down four Premier League positions, saying he "agrees Liverpool deal."

    After Jurgen Klopp leaves as manager of Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, Sporting chief Ruben Amorim, who has long been linked to a move to the Premier League, has reportedly agreed to take over as manager.

    After being a candidate for several other Premier League positions, Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as the front-runner to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

    Sporting is in a strong position to win the championship this season after the 39-year-old led them to their first league title in 19 years in 2021. With a game remaining, Sporting leads their closest opponents, Benfica, by four points at the moment.

    Ahead of Sporting’s 2-1 victory against Benfica on Saturday, Amorim reportedly refused to commit to staying at Sporting despite having inked a deal in principle to take over at Liverpool the following season, according to Sky Germany.

    Ahead of Sporting’s 2-1 victory against Benfica on Saturday, Amorim reportedly refused to commit to staying at Sporting despite having inked a deal in principle to take over at Liverpool the following season, according to Sky Germany.

    “No, I can’t promise that I will stay. I made a commitment, and I can’t take it back. I will be leaving Sporting if we do not win titles. It was obvious right away that this was the wager I gave the players. “We must achieve titles,” he declared.

    Ruben Amorim turned down four Premier League positions, saying he "agrees Liverpool deal."

    Amorim has garnered praise from the football community for his outstanding job at Sporting and has previously been connected to several elite Premier League teams. In 2022, Aston Villa thought he would be able to take Steven Gerrard’s place.

    He was hesitant to leave Sporting while they were still in the Champions League, though, so Villa ultimately hired Unai Emery in his place, and the former Arsenal manager did a fantastic job.

    Amorim was also associated with managerial openings at Chelsea and Tottenham in the summer of last year, following the dismissals of Graham Potter and Antonio Conte, respectively. However, in an interview with Diario de Noticias, he openly declared himself out of the competition for both positions.

    He insisted, “I’m not looking for anything.” “In addition, I want to cherish my possessions rather than what other people say. And it’s been said a lot… As I’ve previously stated, Sporting is even aware of my contacts with other teams, but I’ve always wanted to stay because I enjoy being at Sporting.”

    In the end, Spurs raided Celtic for Ange Postecoglou, while Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino. Amorim was linked to Manchester United later that year as a result of Erik ten Hag’s subpar season opening performance.

    When questioned about the allegations, Amorim insisted that United had not yet approached him, but he did not rule out a possible move to Old Trafford. He does, however, seem to be close to making a Premier League move as Liverpool and Sporting are currently negotiating his exit clause.

  • Ruben Amorim reacts to comments made by Jose Mourinho, saying, “It makes no sense,” as Liverpool links persist.

    Ruben Amorim reacts to comments made by Jose Mourinho, saying, “It makes no sense,” as Liverpool links persist.

    Ruben Amorim reacts to comments made by Jose Mourinho, saying, "It makes no sense," as Liverpool links persist.

    One of the top candidates to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool is Ruben Amorim.

    In the wake of intense speculation that the Sporting CP manager may follow Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, Ruben Amorim has rejected the moniker “Special One 2” bestowed upon him by certain English media outlets.

    After former front-runner Xabi Alonso declared he would be staying at Bayer Leverkusen for the 2024–2025 season, the 39-year-old became the overwhelming favourite to take over as the next manager at Anfield. Alonso had brought the German team dangerously close to winning their first Bundesliga championship.

    Amorim is currently the subject of increased attention in England; some have even dubbed the Portuguese manager “the Special One 2.” Amorim recently informed the media he was focused on Sporting and extremely glad to be there.

    However, the nickname that compares the former Benfica player to fellow Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has been rejected by the player. The Portuguese remarked, “I have no illusions about it and it makes no sense.” “I still recall how everyone last year speculated about my potential departure from Sporting.

    “The coach of Sporting and the legendary Jose Mourinho are not comparable.”

    With a game remaining, Sporting leads second-place Benfica by one point, and Amorim looks set to lead the team to a second Primeira Liga championship.

    Mourinho would have equaled his total with two league titles in Portugal. Naturally, Mourinho also enjoyed great success in Europe with Porto, when he won the Champions League in 2003–04 and the UEFA Cup in 2002–03.

    On the strength of this, “the Special One” left for England. “Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one,” Mourinho remarked at his Chelsea unveiling.

    When asked if he finds it bothersome that there is talk of him joining Liverpool before of Sporting’s match against Benfica in the second leg of the Taça de Portugal semifinal, Amorim had a lighthearted response. “The only thing that annoys me is that Sporting had someone else play my position,” he said in jest. “I told [Hugo] Viana, Sporting’s director of football, to take it easy even today.”

    Amorim did defeat Borussia Dortmund in the group stage of the 2021/22 Champions League, so he does have some European experience. The next season, in the same competition, his Sporting team eliminated Arsenal from the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group and defeating and drawing with Tottenham Hotspur.

    Liverpool would have to pay Sporting’s rumoured €20 million (£17 million) release clause in order to get the highly regarded tactician before 2026.