liveUpdated 7m agoFollow live reaction to the breaking news that Liverpool have parted ways with SlotMichael BaileyMay 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM EDTArne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool head coach Getty ImagesLiverpool sack Slot — latestArne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool. Slot won the Premier League title in his first season in charge. But his second campaign at Anfield failed to live up to expectations as the club finished an underwhelming fifth.“We have collectively come ‌to the conclusion ‌that change is necessary in order ⁠for the club to keep moving forward,” Liverpool said in a statement. “Again, it must be stressed that this is not ‌a decision which ​has been ‌reached lightly, ⁠anything but.” Get involved by using the Discuss tab or email live@theathletic.com. An unimaginable challenge Getty ImagesIt’s essential to include here that Liverpool’s off-season 12 months ago was full of tragedy with the death of Diogo Jota and ripples that would significantly affect any human dynamic.As the statement from Liverpool’s owners continued: 💬 “(Slot) also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person.“As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful. We do so in the knowledge his Liverpool legacy is intact and will become yet more meaningful in the years and decades to come.“Nevertheless, the conclusion we have come to is built on a belief that the team’s trajectory is best addressed through a change of direction. That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him. Nor is it a reflection of his talents. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.”Explaining the decisionNo use of the words resignation or sacking in Liverpool’s statements, so this is being dressed as a mutual decision — but it does sound like this was led by a club wanting a change, after a difficult season and clear concerns over whether things would be corrected next season. In a joint statement, Liverpool’s ownership said:💬 “That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool in the time he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful. …“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.”How Liverpool announced the newsThere had been speculation over several weeks this could happen, but nothing ever seemed concrete — until Liverpool dropped their statement at 12:30 p.m. in the UK. This is how it opened:💬 “Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.”As much as we will get stuck into the how and why of Slot’s departure, this is also the starting pistol on who will take his place in the Anfield hot seat. Liverpool confirm Slot departure Getty ImagesWe have breaking news from Liverpool, with the Premier League club confirming just now that head coach Arne Slot has left the club.The Dutchman led Liverpool to a jubilant English title in the 2024-25 season, in his first campaign replacing the iconic figure of Jurgen Klopp.But the domestic season just gone was a much tougher affair as Liverpool failed to challenge for honours and scraped into a Champions League spot on the final day — when they only drew at home to Brentford.We will have all the key details, analysis and reaction on the way for you next.