Liverpool confirm Arne Slot sack with Andoni Iraola linked to become new manager

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Liverpool are making a managerial change after sacking Arne Slot 12:21, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 12:44, Sat, May 30, 2026 Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot (Image: (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images))Liverpool have confirmed that Arne Slot has been sacked. A statement from the club read: "Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way."Having joined the club in June 2024, Arne went on to deliver our 20th league title in his first season in charge, ending the 2024-25 campaign as LMA Manager of the Year having also guided the team to the Carabao Cup final and the last 16 of the Champions League.

Read our Privacy PolicyThe Liverpool ownership have been quoted in the announcement with stated that they have "collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward". Despite a poor season, Slot looked set to remain in his position having acquired a significant amount of credit in the bank through winning the league 12 months ago.However, club chiefs look to have decided against continuing with the Dutchmen after finishing fifth in the Premier League.

Slot joins Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah in leaving the club this month with the legendary duo playing their final games last weekend.Andoni Iraola is the favourite to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool (Image: (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images))When asked about his future earlier this month, Slot said: "I don't think I am deciding that myself alone. I have every reason to believe that I am the Liverpool manager next season.