Netherlands Seeks New Coach After Koeman Resigns Following World Cup Exit
Ronald Koeman resigned as Netherlands head coach after the team’s shock Round of 32 penalty shootout loss to Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Dutch FA (KNVB) is now searching for a successor, with Arne Slot as the top candidate. Liverpool is reportedly willing to subsidize Slot’s salary to facilitate the move. Other candidates include Erik ten Hag, Peter Bosz, and Ruud van Nistelrooy. The new coach will face Germany in the Nations League on September 24.
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Liverpool reach financial agreement to allow Arne Slot to become Netherlands manager
Liverpool have agreed a financial compromise that will allow sacked manager Arne Slot to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team. According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Liverpool will 'top up' Slot's wages to match what he would have earned had he stayed at Anfield, saving the club millions. Slot was sacked by Liverpool in May 2024 after winning the Premier League title in his debut season. He emerged as the top candidate to replace Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the last-32 stage by Morocco. The Dutch federation wants a permanent coach quickly ahead of a Nations League clash with Germany. Slot is expected to follow Jurgen Klopp, who recently agreed to become Germany head coach. Andoni Iraola has taken over as Liverpool manager.
Mirror - FootballLiverpool to Subsidize Arne Slot's Salary as Next Netherlands Coach Nears Appointment
The Netherlands national team is close to appointing Arne Slot as their new head coach, following Ronald Koeman's resignation after a disappointing World Cup round of 32 exit to Morocco. According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Slot's former club Liverpool is willing to top up his salary in his first year as national coach to match his previous earnings with the Reds, removing a potential obstacle. Slot took over Liverpool in 2024 after Jürgen Klopp, winning the Premier League in his first season but finishing fifth in his second year before being replaced by Andoni Iraola. If appointed, Slot could make his debut in the Nations League opener on September 24 against Germany, potentially facing his predecessor Klopp, who is set to become Germany's national coach. Slot would also reunite with former Liverpool players Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Ryan Gravenberch in the Oranje setup.
BILD - SportNetherlands Searches for New Coach After World Cup Exit and Koeman Resignation
Following the Netherlands' disappointing round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup against Morocco (3-4 on penalties), head coach Ronald Koeman (63) immediately resigned. The Dutch national team is now searching for a successor. According to Sky, former Liverpool manager Arne Slot (47) is a top candidate, with initial talks reportedly held between Slot and the Dutch association. Slot won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool but was dismissed after a disappointing second year. Another candidate is Peter Bosz (62), currently under contract with PSV Eindhoven. The Netherlands' first post-World Cup match is scheduled for September 24 against Germany in the Nations League.
BILD - SportNetherlands Targets Arne Slot to Replace Ronald Koeman as Head Coach
Following the Netherlands' elimination by Morocco in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Ronald Koeman resigned as head coach. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has identified former Feyenoord and Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the top candidate to replace him. According to Sky Germany, discussions have already begun with Slot, who is currently free from any contract after being dismissed by Liverpool. Slot led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season but struggled in the 2025/2026 campaign. Other names are also under consideration, but Slot is the preferred choice to lead the Oranje into a new era.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertArne Slot and Erik ten Hag Among Candidates for Netherlands Manager Job After Koeman Exit
The Netherlands are searching for a new national team manager after Ronald Koeman stepped down following their shock Round of 32 defeat to Morocco on penalties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to journalist Nicolò Schira, the Dutch FA (KNVB) is considering Arne Slot and Erik ten Hag as potential successors. Slot, known for his attacking style and tactical identity, is seen as a modern progressive choice, while Ten Hag brings elite club experience from Ajax and Manchester United. Other candidates like Ruud van Nistelrooy and Peter Bosz may also be considered. The article emphasizes the need for the KNVB to prioritize long-term identity over reputation to restore belief in a talented but inconsistent squad, with Nations League fixtures approaching later in the year.
CaughtOffsideNetherlands Coach Koeman Resigns; Slot, Ten Hag, Bosz Among Candidates to Replace Him
Netherlands national team head coach Ronald Koeman announced his resignation early on July 1 after the team failed to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Dutch journalist Maarten Wijffels criticized Koeman's reliance on veteran players, particularly Virgil van Dijk, who was described as 'almost invisible' and partly responsible for goals conceded against Sweden and Morocco. Wijffels compared Austria's recognizable playing style under Ralf Rangnick to the Netherlands' chaotic performance under Koeman, who admitted his team ran like 'headless chickens.' He suggested that hands-on coaches like Arne Slot, Erik ten Hag, or Peter Bosz could bring tactical improvement. A De Telegraaf poll shows Slot is the fans' favorite. Among the three Dutch candidates, only Slot is currently unemployed. Ten Hag is technical director at Twente, and Bosz holds a similar role at PSV. Wijffels also floated the idea of a Klopp/Lijnders combination as an outside-the-box option.
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