What Liverpool could be forced to pay Arne Slot if they sack him before season’s end

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Under the terms of his contract, Arne Slot would be entitled to a significant payout if he were to lose his job.Liverpool’s season start has been far from ideal, with numerous issues seemingly going wrong for the club.And there are no signs that things will turn around anytime soon. This has left many wondering about Slot’s future at Anfield.Slot does have a Premier League title to his name from last season, but this campaign has not started well.

Eight defeats in the past 11 matches is a run that is hard to overlook.Despite having built up goodwill after last year’s success, the Dutch manager would still leave Liverpool with a large financial obligation if they decided it was time for a change.Arne Slot will get a big payout if he gets sackedPhoto by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesThere has been some debate among Liverpool supporters over whether he should be given more time, but most seem to agree that he will not be moved on just yet.This is a new situation for the Dutchman, but it is also a chance for him to show why he was hired in the first place.But if results do not pick up and Slot is dismissed, his exit would not come cheap.De Telegraaf have reported that he earns around £6.6m per year.With two years left on his deal running through to 2027, that means Liverpool would be looking at a payout of at least £10m.This estimate does not include any potential bonuses, so the final amount could end up being even higher.The club are not at this point yet and Slot will be given more time to try and turn things around, but there is no telling how much longer that will last.Slot’s future could hinge on the next five fixturesWhether or not Slot is still in charge for the next five games will likely depend on how results play out, and the schedule ahead does not offer any respite.In the Premier League, Liverpool face trips to West Ham and Leeds, with a home match against Sunderland between them.There are also two Champions League matches in that span: one against PSV Eindhoven and another against Inter Milan.It is a difficult stretch for the Dutchman, but if he can get positive results in most of those matches, his position should be safe until at least the New Year.