Arne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool manager just one year after winning the Premier League title in what was his first season in charge.
But this season title defence has been desperately disappointing with the Merseyside club finishing in fifth place, 25 points behind newly crowned champions Arsenal and having lost 19 times across all competitions.
The club announced on Saturday that the Dutch coach would be leaving after two seasons as manager.
“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,” Liverpool said in a statement. “He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.
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Updated: May 30, 2026, 11:53 AM