Key Takeaways:
- Arne Slot has reportedly entered talks with the KNVB to become the Netherlands manager
- Slot, 47, was dismissed by Liverpool in June following a difficult 2025-26 campaign despite guiding the club to Champions League qualification
- The former Premier League-winning manager is among several candidates, with Erik ten Hag also under consideration
Managerial Change in the Netherlands National Team
Arne Slot, formerly the manager of Liverpool, is currently in negotiations with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) about taking over as the Netherlands’ national team manager, as reported by sources on Monday.
Slot’s potential appointment comes after Ronald Koeman resigned from the role following a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. The Netherlands suffered a round of 32 exit, eliminated by Morocco in a penalty shootout.
🚨🆕 Understand Arne Slot is one of the candidates to become the new Netherlands head coach following Ronald Koeman’s resignation.
Other candidates are also being considered, but Slot is on the shortlist.
Initial talks have already taken place. @SkySportDE 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/BMl5sxP3xG
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 6, 2026
Slot’s Recent Club Management History
Slot was relieved of his duties at Liverpool in June after a challenging 2025-26 season. Liverpool clinched UEFA Champions League qualification, though only narrowly. Notably, Slot had won the Premier League in his debut season at Anfield.
Shortlist and Rival Candidates
Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg stated that the KNVB has placed Slot on their shortlist of preferred candidates to replace Koeman. Plettenberg also noted that preliminary talks have already commenced. Other contenders are still in the running, with Italian transfer specialist Nicolo Schira previously reporting that Erik ten Hag, currently the technical director at FC Twente, remains under consideration.
