History of Arne Slot in Timeline
Arend Martijn "Arne" Slot, a Dutch professional football manager and former player, is set to become the manager of Premier League club Liverpool on June 1, 2024.
1956: NAC Breda's Best League Finish
In Arne Slot's first season with NAC Breda, the team finished fourth in the Eredivisie under manager Henk ten Cate, marking the club's best league finish since 1956.
September 1978: Birth of Arne Slot
Arend Martijn "Arne" Slot was born in September 1978.
1995: Professional Debut at FC Zwolle
Arne Slot made his professional debut with FC Zwolle in 1995 at the age of 17.
1995: Biggest European Win Since 1995
In 2023, Arne Slot led Feyenoord to their biggest European win since 1995, a 7-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League.
2002: Transfer to NAC Breda
After winning the Eerste Divisie with FC Zwolle, Arne Slot transferred to NAC Breda in 2002.
2002: First Eerste Divisie Title
Arne Slot won his first Eerste Divisie title as a player with FC Zwolle in 2002.
2002: First Round of 16 Appearance since 2002
In the 2022-23 season, Arne Slot led Feyenoord to the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League, marking the club's first appearance at this stage since 2002.
2003: European Debut
Arne Slot made his European football debut in the first round of the UEFA Cup in 2003, playing for NAC Breda against Newcastle United.
2007: Transfer to Sparta Rotterdam
Arne Slot joined Sparta Rotterdam in the summer of 2007.
2009: Loan Move Back to FC Zwolle
Arne Slot returned to FC Zwolle in 2009 on a loan deal.
2010: Permanent Move Back to FC Zwolle
Arne Slot made his move back to FC Zwolle permanent in 2010.
2012: Final Season as a Player
Arne Slot played his final season as a professional footballer in 2012 after helping FC Zwolle win the Eerste Divisie.
2012: Second Eerste Divisie Title and Retirement
Arne Slot won his second Eerste Divisie title with PEC Zwolle in 2012. He retired as a player the same year.
2013: Transition to Coaching
Arne Slot retired from playing professional football in 2013 and moved into a coaching role with PEC Zwolle, working as a youth coach.
October 2016: Interim Coach at Cambuur
On 15 October 2016, Arne Slot was appointed interim coach of Cambuur, alongside Sipke Hulshoff, after the dismissal of Rob Maas.
January 2017: Permanent Head Coach at Cambuur
In January 2017, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff became the permanent head coaches of Cambuur, following "excellent results" during their interim period.
2017: Assistant Coach at AZ Alkmaar
Arne Slot joined AZ Alkmaar as an assistant coach in 2017, working under John van den Brom.
2017: Assistant Coach at AZ Alkmaar
Arne Slot joined AZ Alkmaar as an assistant coach in 2017.
2017: Feyenoord's First League Title Since 2017
Arne Slot led Feyenoord to their first league title since 2017 in the 2022-23 season.
December 2018: Announced as AZ Alkmaar's Next Head Coach
It was announced that Arne Slot would succeed John van den Brom as head coach of AZ Alkmaar for the 2019-20 season on 10 December 2018.
2019: Head Coach Debut Season
Arne Slot began his tenure as head coach of AZ Alkmaar in the 2019-20 season.
2019: Head Coach at AZ Alkmaar
Arne Slot was appointed as head coach of AZ Alkmaar in 2019.
December 2020: Agreement to Become Feyenoord Coach
On 15 December 2020, Feyenoord announced an agreement with Arne Slot for him to become the club's new head coach starting from the 2021-22 season.
December 2020: Dismissal from AZ Alkmaar
Arne Slot was dismissed from his position as head coach of AZ Alkmaar on 5 December 2020, due to negotiations with Feyenoord while still under contract.
2021: Head Coach at Feyenoord
Arne Slot became the head coach of Feyenoord in 2021.
2021: First Season as Feyenoord Coach
Arne Slot started his first season as head coach of Feyenoord in the 2021-22 season.
February 2022: Contract Extension
Feyenoord exercised the option to extend Arne Slot's contract until 2024 in February 2022.
2022: Contract Extension
Arne Slot signed a contract extension with Feyenoord, extending his tenure until 2025.
2022: UEFA Europa Conference League Final
In 2022, Arne Slot led Feyenoord to the UEFA Europa Conference League final in his first season as the club's coach.
March 2023: Record-Breaking European Win
On 17 March 2023, Arne Slot guided Feyenoord to a 7-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. This marked Feyenoord's most significant win in European football since 1995.
May 2023: Tottenham Hotspur Links and Feyenoord Commitment
In May 2023, Arne Slot was heavily linked with the vacant manager's position at Tottenham Hotspur. However, by the end of the month, he announced his decision to remain with Feyenoord.
June 2023: Rinus Michels Award
Arne Slot was awarded the Rinus Michels Award for Eredivisie Manager of the Year in June 2023, becoming the fourth coach to win the award in consecutive years, following Guus Hiddink, Frank de Boer and Erik ten Hag.
2023: Feyenoord's European Journey and Slot's Recognition
During the 2023–24 season, Feyenoord experienced both setbacks and achievements in European competitions. They were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League group stage and the UEFA Europa League knockout round. However, Slot's management of the second leg against Roma earned him a club record for managing European games, equalling Van Marwijk's feat. His successful tenure at Feyenoord, combining results with player development and attractive playing style, has led many to consider him one of the club's best coaches.
April 2024: Feyenoord wins 14th KNVB Cup
In April 2024, Arne Slot led Feyenoord to victory in the KNVB Cup final against NEC, securing the club's 14th title in the competition.
April 2024: Agreement with Liverpool
Reports in April 2024 indicated that Liverpool had reached an agreement with Feyenoord for Arne Slot to take over as manager at the conclusion of the season, replacing Jürgen Klopp.
May 2024: Slot confirms move to Liverpool
In May 2024, Arne Slot confirmed the reports of his impending move to Liverpool as manager.
June 2024: Arne Slot to Become Liverpool Manager
Arne Slot is set to become the manager of Liverpool Football Club in June 2024.
June 2024: Liverpool officially announces Slot as Manager
On 20 May 2024, Liverpool officially announced that, subject to a work permit being secured, Arne Slot would take over as the club's new manager on 1 June 2024.
2024: Contract Extension
Arne Slot's contract with Feyenoord was extended until 2024.
2025: Contract End Date
Arne Slot's contract with Feyenoord was set to run until 2025.
2026: Contract Extension Until 2026
Arne Slot extended his contract with Feyenoord until mid-2026, further solidifying his commitment to the club.