Overview
- Liverpool confirmed on Saturday, May 30, 2026, that Arne Slot has left with immediate effect and that a formal process to appoint his successor is under way.
- The owners said the decision follows a disappointing 2025/26 campaign in which Liverpool finished fifth, failed to win a trophy and strayed from the high-intensity style supporters expected.
- Andoni Iraola, recently departed from Bournemouth, is widely reported as the clear favourite to take over, though he is also linked with Bayer Leverkusen, AC Milan and Crystal Palace and is said to be prioritising a Premier League move.
- Last summer’s near-£450m transfer outlay produced limited returns as key signings struggled with injuries and adaptation, a factor the board cited when seeking a new tactical approach and recruitment reset.
- Slot leaves with a Premier League title from his first season, but the club now faces a summer rebuild with several senior players departing and a new manager expected to reshape the squad and playing style.