Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks
Summary
Arne Slot, who recently lost his job as Liverpool’s head coach, said he talked with the Dutch football association about becoming the Netherlands national team coach but decided not to continue because he wants to work in club football. He respects the national team but prefers daily work with players at a club.Key Facts
- Arne Slot was Liverpool’s head coach and led them to their 20th league title in his first season.
- He was fired on May 30 after Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League.
- The Netherlands national team coach, Ronald Koeman, stepped down after the World Cup loss to Morocco.
- Slot had discussions with the Royal Dutch Football Association about the national team job.
- He denied withdrawing due to contract disagreements and said talks never reached that stage.
- Slot prefers club football because it involves daily training with players, which national team coaching does not.
- He did not rule out coaching the national team in the future but said now is not the right time.
- Former Portugal coach Roberto Martinez is currently in talks to take the Netherlands job.
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