Official Announcement: Arne Slot Sacked Minutes After the Match
Liverpool have confirmed the immediate sacking of head coach Arne Slot just ten minutes after the final whistle. The decision came after a heated internal meeting where Slot demanded full control over all transfer decisions along with a significant increase in his salary. His request was rejected instantly by FSG, who viewed the demands as unreasonable and unacceptable given the current situation at the club.
Slot reportedly insisted that he should have the final say on signings, sales, and squad planning, removing the authority of the sporting director and other technical staff. Once FSG refused, discussions collapsed within minutes. The club did not wait for further negotiation or clarification. The decision was finalized on the spot, and Slot was informed that his position as manager had come to an end effective immediately.
Players were left stunned by how fast everything happened. Some were informed in the dressing room while still cooling down from the match. Reactions among the squad are mixed, with some surprised by the speed of the dismissal and others believing the situation had been building for weeks.
Supporters are already divided. Some believe Slot was not given enough time to build his own identity at Liverpool, while others argue that his tactical ideas, inconsistent performances, and now the contract standoff show he was not the right fit. The shock timing of the announcement has also raised questions about what comes next and whether a replacement has already been lined up.
Names are already circulating, including former club figures and high-profile managers currently without a job. However, the club has released no statement on a successor and has appointed existing staff to lead training temporarily.
The Slot era has officially ended almost as quickly as it began. The focus now shifts to who takes charge next and how Liverpool will stabilize after a sudden and dramatic managerial exit.