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Ajax Eyes Former Liverpool Boss Arne Slot
1 Jun
Summary
- Ajax urged to attempt signing former Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
- Slot previously managed Liverpool and Feyenoord, winning a title.
- Journalist Maarten Wijffels calls Slot a 'typical Ajax coach'.
Dutch journalist Maarten Wijffels has urged Ajax to pursue former Liverpool manager Arne Slot, stating the club "absolutely have to make an attempt" to sign him. Wijffels believes Slot is a "typical Ajax coach" and that not trying would be "crazy." Slot previously managed Feyenoord, leading them to success before his move to Liverpool.
Slot's tenure at Liverpool saw them win the Premier League title in his first season. However, performances declined in the subsequent campaign, leading to a fifth-place finish and no trophies. His managerial style differed from his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, contributing to a deterioration in fan relations.
Despite the challenges at Liverpool, Slot remains a highly regarded manager. He has been linked with other European clubs, including Serie A giants AC Milan. Wijffels suggested that a return to the Netherlands, potentially with Ajax, is a viable future scenario for Slot.