Feyenoord manager Arne Slot emphasized that he will refrain from discussing any further links with Liverpool until an official announcement is made, but hinted that confirmation of his move to Anfield is imminent.
Last week, Slot expressed his desire to join Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, and subsequent reports from both England and the Netherlands suggested that an agreement had been reached between all parties involved.
In anticipation of Feyenoord’s Eredivisie encounter with PEC Zwolle on Sunday, Slot addressed inquiries from Sky Sports regarding the timing of a potential announcement regarding his move to Liverpool.
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“We haven’t finalized anything yet, and as I also conveyed to the Dutch media, until there’s official confirmation, I don’t believe it’s fair to either the club I’m currently working for or the club I could potentially move to, to delve into that,” he stated.
“I am fully prepared to respond to any inquiries once an official announcement is made. I am confident that it will happen, but as of now, no official confirmation has been received.”
In an interview with Dutch outlet AD regarding his future, Slot further remarked, “I believe it’s appropriate to address all these questions at the conclusion of the season. I am still focused on Feyenoord, and Liverpool is also occupied with their season.
“There’s no official announcement yet, and I am here with the Feyenoord crest on my chest, so the intention is to remain focused on Feyenoord. However, I anticipate that you will inquire regardless.”
Feyenoord, under Slot’s guidance, currently trails Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven by nine points as they approach the final three games of the season, likely relinquishing their Dutch title.
Meanwhile, Liverpool finds themselves effectively out of the Premier League title race, trailing Arsenal by five points and Manchester City by four, with the latter holding an additional game in hand. Klopp’s side is set to face Tottenham Hotspur in their upcoming fixture on Sunday.