Arne Slot has confirmed that he will replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Klopp has been in charge of the Reds since October 2015 but is set to leave the club at the end of this season. He led the team to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and EFL Cup on two occasions.

After Klopp’s announcement in January Several managers have been linked with replacing him. But in April, the BBC reported that Slot was prepared to take over the job after Liverpool agreed compensation of £9.4 million with Feyenoord. UFABET

“I can confirm that I will be the coach there next year,” Slot said on Friday.

“Until now, I had no idea that this would be my last game. But it’s arrived. at the beginning of the week You’re thinking about rehearsals and things like that.”

“But now the feeling is starting to get stronger. That’s why I came a little late. (I came to the press conference) because I wanted to personally say goodbye to some people and spend more time with them than just holding hands.”

“I understand that good results help. But it’s nice that people think it’s such a shame that I’m gone.”

Slot’s final game at Feyenoord after three years in charge will be at home to Excelers on Sunday.

Feyenoord also confirmed the 45-year-old’s departure on social media, saying: “The Arne Slot era is coming to an end. Let’s enjoy the last moment.”

Liverpool have yet to comment on the announcement.