Premier League giants Liverpool have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot, the club confirmed.
The Reds finished the 2025/26 season with just three wins in their last three games across all competitions.
They just secured fifth place in the Premier League, but only won 17 of their 38 games – a far cry from Slot’s first season at Anfield.
The Dutchman had replaced Jurgen Klopp and secured the Premier League title, winning the LMA Manager of the Year.
“That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful,” the club stated.
“As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
“From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens.
“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.
“We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title.”
AFC Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraiola is understood to be the frontrunner to replace Klopp, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.