"I can confirm that I will be at Liverpool next year," were the words of the 45-year-old at his last press conference as Feyenoord manager. The Dutch coach has signed his three-year contract with the "reds" and all that remains is his announcement on her behalf.

After Klopp's announcement in January, a number of managers were considered top contenders, but ultimately the position is taken by Slot who had agreed to compensation of up to 10 million euros for Feyenoord to receive.

"I can confirm that I will be coaching there next year," Slot said.

“Until now I didn't think that this would be the integration of my last fight, but it starts now. At the beginning of the week you think about training and things like that.

"But the feeling is getting stronger now. That's why I'm a little late now [for the press conference], because I wanted to say goodbye to some people personally and spend time with them, more than just shaking hands.

Slot, 45, signed a three-year deal last year after leading the Rotterdam-based club to the Eredivisie title. The former AZ Alkmaar manager turned down offers from Leeds United and Tottenham last summer to commit his future to Feyenoord.

Shipke Hulshoff his assistant

Although nothing has been officially announced, there are reports that Slot plans to bring his assistant at Feyenoord, Sipke Hulshoff, whom he has known since 2022.

Hulshoff, 49, has been working alongside Slot at Feyenoord from 2022. Hulshoff has also been working as an assistant in the Netherlands alongside former Everton manager Ronald Koeman from January 2023.

"I understand that good results help, but it's really nice to feel that people really think it's a shame that I'm leaving."