First real sign that Arne Slot is to leave Liverpool

First real sign that Arne Slot is to leave Liverpool

We've got the first real sign that Arne Slot is to leave Liverpool Football Club.

Is Arne Slot leaving Liverpool? That remains a little unclear but the pressure is certainly on after a very poor second season in charge at Anfield.

The Reds have lost 18 times in this campaign - the most in a season since Rafa Benitez was sacked. And there are still three to play.

But despite the terrible form, Liverpool have stuck by Slot. Whether they do that beyond the summer is another matter, however, and we're all waiting to see what the final decision is.

We may have had a clue, though. Ajax journalist Mike Verweij claims that the Dutch giants approached Slot recently to see if he'd take over in the summer.

He told the Telegraaf podcast that they're keen on hiring him and made an inquiry. However, Slot is less keen about heading there.

It's an interesting one but the fact that Ajax had any encouragement whatsoever to approach Slot suggests football circles feel he'll be available. That's not an approach you make unless you're semi-confident that he'll be free to take on a job.

After all, Ajax would not be able to afford a compensation fee to hire Slot from Liverpool. That leads us to believe that they've been told he's free to move.

Maybe it's a weak clue but it's the first we've had. Liverpool are playing this one pretty close to the chest - but Ajax certainly seem to believe a decision has been made.

Arne Slot: Situation Summary

Liverpool Performance and Management

As of 5 May 2026, Arne Slot is navigating a difficult period at Liverpool. The Reds currently sit fourth in the Premier League, having recently suffered their 11th league defeat in a 3–2 loss to on 3 May. Slot’s second season has been marred by a "pitiful" away record against top-half teams, securing just two points from a possible 24. While the team remains on track for Champions League qualification, needing four points from their final three matches, Slot has faced heavy criticism for tactical inconsistency amidst a severe injury crisis with ten players sidelined.