| Feyenoord manager Arne Slot. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
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| Coach Arne Slott gives instructions during the game. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
There is talk of Arne Slot (44, Feyenoord) as a manager who will work with Son Heung-min (30) next season. It was also reported that Slott was going to Tottenham with one Feyenoord player and two coaches.
Tottenham have a deep connection with manager Slott, who recently led Feyenoord to the league title. The UK’Sky Sports’ said on the 22nd (Korea time), “Tottenham have chosen Slot as the next manager.” “Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, told Feyenoord that he wants to negotiate with Tottenham. Tottenham this week We intend to meet with them and start negotiations in earnest.”
England’s ‘The Athletic UK’ also said, “Tottenham are preparing an official approach to bring Slot,” and said, “Roberto De Gervi and Luis Enrique are at the forefront of the recruitment process.”
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| Feyenoord manager Arne Slot. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
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| Coach Arne Slott gives instructions during the game. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
Although coach Slot has only had around four years of coaching experience, he is attracting attention from the European football world with excellent results. He began his career as a leader at Alkmaar in 2019 and competed with Ajax for the championship from his first season, leading them to second place in the league. After that, in December 2020, he was appointed manager of the prestigious Feyenoord in the Netherlands. In the 2021-2022 season, it reached the finals of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Europa Conference League (UECL) and was unfortunately defeated by AS Roma led by coach Jose Mourinho. In his first term in office, he achieved the feat of coming second in the European competition. This season, despite worse finances than their rivals Ajax and Eindhoven, they worked hard to rebuild the team and lead the league championship in six years. This is why manager Slott is called ‘the second Eric ten Hag (Man United)’.
It appears that the reason why Tottenham turned their attention to manager Slot was because of his excellent ‘team rebuilding’ ability. During the days of Alkmaar and Feyenoord, despite poor finances, they managed to rebuild using new and existing players. Tottenham are currently in 8th place in the English Premier League (EPL), and the atmosphere needs to be renewed next season.
The penalty issue is also expected to be resolved by Tottenham. If coach Slot leaves Feyenoord, there will be a penalty of 6 million pounds (about 10 billion won), but it is not a big problem for Tottenham ‘urgent’.
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| Feyenoord manager Arne Slot. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
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| Coach Arne Slot kisses the championship trophy. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
It was also reported that Slott would go to Tottenham with two coaches. British media ‘The Bootroom’ reported on the 22nd, “Coach Slot plans to leave with coaches Marino Pushic and Shipke Holthorpe.” In addition, the Feyenoord player will also come to Tottenham. The media did not specifically mention the name, but said he was ‘one of the midfielders’.
Manager Slot previously spoke directly about his hopes of moving on to the EPL at an official event, sparking further rumors of a transfer to Tottenham. In a press conference held before the 33rd round of the league on the 20th, “Every manager has ambitions. It was the same when I came to Feyenoord from Alkmaar two years ago,” he said. “My next step will not go. to another team in the Netherlands. . In this case, the directors are going abroad,” he said. “I have always said that the best league in the world is the EPL. It is clear that the EPL is the biggest stage in the world.” “See you in London,” Slott joked with a laugh as he stood up after the press conference.
This was interpreted by ‘Football London’ in England as “Director Slott presented a clear message to the chairman of Tottenham, Daniel Levy.” “Slot, who is closely linked with Tottenham, suggested that he would leave the Netherlands,” he said.
While the appointment of Tottenham’s manager is likely, Son Heung-min (30) and breathing also attract attention. As coach Slot pursues attacking football using 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations, Tottenham’s main striker and winger Son Heung-min is expected to be actively used.
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| Tottenham striker Son Heung-min. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
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| Son Heung-min drives the ball and runs during the game. /AFPBBNews=News1 |
