Arne Slot responds for the first time about his resignation from Liverpool after missing out on all trophies this season amid fans' calls for his dismissal.
On 15 May 2026, Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, spoke at a press conference ahead of the 37th week of the 2025-26 English Premier League season, as they visit Aston Villa tonight in a direct battle for fourth place to secure a UEFA Champions League spot.
Arne Slot personally confirmed he will continue as "The Reds" manager next season, as he still has one year left on his contract at Anfield and has already been involved in talks with the club about transfer plans and preseason tour arrangements.
Despite facing opposition from Liverpool fans who booed him and launched an online campaign called "Arne Slot Out," gathering around 2 million signatures demanding the club sack him after the team lost all chances for trophies this season and must now fight hard to qualify for the Champions League in the final two Premier League matches, he firmly stated he has never thought about resigning.
Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, said, "I always want to continue working, and I have never once thought about resigning. As I have said many times, I believe this club will be in a much better position next season."
"Even this season, there is still a lot to fight for. Two months ago, we lost to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, and that was the first time we were out of contention for any trophies. But we can still secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League."
"This is the first time in my career that I have ended a season without competing for a trophy. I have only missed out once before, so this will be the second time, which is something new for me."