Arne Slot: Why Liverpool's title-winning boss has disappeared from the managerial market
Arne Slot was crowned a Premier League champion with Liverpool, but in the months following his departure from Anfield, he seems to have disappeared from the international coaching circuit.
Although clubs such as Crystal Palace, Manchester United, West Ham United and Borussia Monchengladbach have recently been looking for new managers, the former Feyenoord coach has not featured on any of their lists. This is largely down to his own decision to take a step back after his time at Liverpool. Nevertheless, there is a considerable risk attached to staying out of the spotlight for too long.
Slot took over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool ahead of the 2024/25 season and immediately led the English giants to the Premier League title. Last season, however, the team slipped to a disappointing fifth place. Following a difficult spell in which the manager came under intense pressure, the partnership came to an end in May. Andoni Iraola has since taken charge at Liverpool, while Slot has disappeared from the European club scene.
Not in the running at Manchester United or elsewhere in Europe
Despite a busy period in the managerial market, Arne Slot has remained completely off the radar at several prestigious clubs.
Manchester United, for example, found themselves looking for a new manager on Thursday following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, who had overseen a dismal start to the Premier League season, with the team sitting 18th after ten matches. Names such as Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte were immediately linked with the Old Trafford job. Pochettino has since reached an agreement on a contract running until June 2029.
Slot was not considered by other European clubs with managerial vacancies either. At Crystal Palace, Thomas Frank emerged as the leading candidate, while West Ham United turned to Scott Parker following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo.
In the Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach acted decisively in September, appointing Alexander Blessin following the departure of Eugen Polanski and a deepening sporting crisis. Blessin is under contract until the summer of 2028.
World travels and a new role at UEFA
The reason Arne Slot has not featured in the conversation at any of these clubs is largely down to his own desire to take things easy for the time being after two demanding years in English football.
The Dutchman has been enjoying his time away from management by travelling the world and attending some special matches. On November 1, for example, he was in the stands at La Bombonera for the fiercely contested Argentine derby between Boca Juniors and River Plate.
The former Liverpool boss was also spotted at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro last Wednesday, where he watched the league clash between Flamengo and Gremio, which ended in a 3-1 victory for the home side.
El ex DT del Liverpool y campeón de Premier League con el equipo inglés, estuvo presente en el último superclásico en La #Bombonera y además vestido con la Boca de #Maradona
@Barras_LATAM https://t.co/Nxbr21biTu
— Locos x Boca (@LocosxBoca) November 6, 2026
Slot was presented with a shirt from Brazilian league leaders Flamengo, but local media reports suggest there is no prospect of him embarking on an adventure in South America. He was simply on holiday with his son and attended the match at the invitation of vice-president Marcos Motta.
Away from his travels, the former Feyenoord and Liverpool title-winning coach has also taken on a new behind-the-scenes role at UEFA. Since October, Slot has been working as a technical observer for the European governing body's Technical Observer Group.
In this role, he analyses matches and tactical developments across European club competitions, including the Champions League.
When, or even if, we will see Arne Slot in the dugout again is unclear.
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