Arne Slot sends message to Andoni Iraola in emotional letter to Liverpool fans after axe

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Arne Slot has written an open letter to Liverpool supporters after being sacked at the weekend. Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool on Saturday (Image: Getty)Arne Slot has told his Liverpool successor that the foundations are there for success at Anfield.

The departing head coach said: "It has been a pleasure." Slot also stressed that he's confident of a bright future for the team he leaves behind.Slot wrote an emotional 688-word open letter to the Liverpool fans, which was published by our sister title the Liverpool Echo this morning.You can read the letter in full below...Arne Slot leaves Liverpool as a Premier League champion (Image: Getty)Arne Slot's open letter to Liverpool fans in fullYou walk out under that famous sign in the Anfield tunnel, and you feel a mix of emotions.Responsibility, of course. More than anything, I want to remember a team-mate, a friend and an incredible human being who touched the lives of thousands of you every time he wore this club’s famous crest.In one of the most difficult moments this club has faced, the love, compassion and support shown by the Liverpool family was extraordinary.

As I leave this club, it would be remiss of me not to say that the way you honoured Diogo and stood together in his memory will stay with me forever.The connection we share goes beyond football, beyond European nights under the Anfield lights or the sound of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ being sung from The Kop.You made me feel welcome from the start and helped me on the path. To the legends who supported me and impressed upon me the importance of The Liverpool Way.It has been a pleasure working with you all.Liverpool’s 20th league title belongs to all of us and it will remain an important chapter in its history.