Liverpool part ways with head coach Arne Slot after disappointing season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Arne Slot has been sacked as head coach of Liverpool following a fifth-place finish in the Premier League, 25 points behind Arsenal. This decision comes after Slot led the team to a league title in his debut season but struggled with 20 defeats in all competitions this year. In his farewell letter, Slot expressed pride in working with the players and emphasized the club's strong foundation for future success. Liverpool is expected to open talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this week regarding the head coach position.
- •Arne Slot won the Premier League title in his first season.
- •Liverpool finished fifth in the league, missing out on higher honors.
- •Slot secured a Champions League spot despite 20 defeats this season.
- •Formal talks with Andoni Iraola are expected this week.
- •Slot highlighted the club's enduring values and player contributions in his farewell.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Unforgettable moments' - Slot pens emotional farewell
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot
- 6:49 AMBBC Sport — I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot
"Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday. The Dutchman, 47, won the Premier League title in his first campaign but was dismissed by the club's hierarchy after the Reds finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal. Liverpool will open formal talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
"Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.
"Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:03 AM'Unforgettable moments' - Slot pens emotional farewell
Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday. The Dutchman, 47, won the Premier League title in his first campaign but was dismissed by the club's hierarchy after the Reds finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind champions Arsenal. Liverpool will open formal talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:50 AMI leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot
Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 6:49 AMI leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot
Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.
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