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Liverpool Extends Slot Until 2027 Amid CL Miss

5/13/2026

Summary

Slot Retained

Liverpool announced it will retain head coach Arne Slot for the next season.
Slot’s contract runs until 2027.
The club plans to sign wing players in the summer.
Supporters criticised the move after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League with two games remaining in the 2025/26 season.
Journalists note that former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is not being considered and that no alternative candidates have been named.

Summary

Chelsea Delays Hiring

Chelsea's U.S. owners are deliberately delaying a managerial appointment until before the World Cup.
They are evaluating a shortlist that includes Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner, Cesc Fabregas and Felipe Luis.
Chelsea dismissed Liam Rosenior in April after three months of a six-year contract, highlighting recent coaching instability.
The club says the next manager must have proven top-level success, with Xabi Alonso viewed as the strongest contender.

History

Historical Context

In June 2004 José Mourinho joined Chelsea on a three-year deal after a £1.7 million compensation package with Porto, becoming the Premier League’s first Portuguese manager. Backed by Roman Abramovich’s spending of more than £70 million on players, he delivered a league, FA Cup and League Cup double in his first season. The success set a template that clubs such as Liverpool now emulate in chasing high-profile managers.

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Slot Retained

Liverpool announced it will retain head coach Arne Slot for the next season.
Slot’s contract runs until 2027.
The club plans to sign wing players in the summer.
Supporters criticised the move after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League with two games remaining in the 2025/26 season.
Journalists note that former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is not being considered and that no alternative candidates have been named.

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