Former title: Five major leagues have entered the final period, and many teams plan the new season. The coaches of European football giants have "changed their blood"
[Li Jiayin, Special Correspondent of the Global Times] Liverpool Football Club announced on the 20th that Slote will take over from Klopper as the team's coach. The two sides signed a contract for three years, and Slote will officially take office on June 1. Last season, Slote led Feyenoord to win the second Dutch championship in the team's history in 20 years. This season, he led the team to the second place in the Dutch league. ESPN said that Liverpool and Feyenoord had negotiated a compensation agreement, and the Premier League giants would have to pay 9.4 million pounds for signing Slote. With the success of the change of manager of Liverpool, the five leagues at the end of the season are about to stage scenes of the manager "leaving the old and the new".
"The last dance"
Dressed in "Thank You" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" hoodies, Klopp walked to the sidelines and bid farewell to the team and fans with a symbolic fist. ESPN said that the tickets for Klopper's "last dance" match were speculated online for more than 1400 pounds, while the most expensive ticket for Liverpool's Premier League match through official channels is usually 61 pounds. Since taking charge of Liverpool in October 2015, Klopp has revitalized the team.
Among the big and small honors won by Klopp, the Premier League championship is of great significance. That victory ended the embarrassing record of the team's failure to win the top league championship in England for 30 years. In this city, the influence of Klopp has already exceeded the scope of the stadium. But no matter how beautiful we meet, there will always be differences. ESPN said, "Although Klopp is very romantic, he has made the fans and the team establish incomparable solidarity with his own efforts. But he is also very pragmatic, and he knows what his goal is.".
The Spanish newspaper AS said that it was of special significance for Liverpool to choose Slote. Slote was not famous in the player's era, but the Dutch coach has strong leadership ability, which makes him grow rapidly into an influential coach. His success is obviously similar to that of Klopper.
Slote started as an assistant coach of the Kabul Club in 2014. After three years of coaching in Alkmaar, he became the head coach of Feyenoord in July 2021. He won the Dutch championship from 2022 to 2023, and led the team to win the Dutch Cup this season. The AS said that experts praised Slote as one of the greatest coaches in Feyenoord's history, who could combine "ornamental offensive football with player growth and team achievements". For Liverpool fans, this trait sounds very consistent with that of Klopp.
On the 16th, Juventus, a Serie A team, officially announced that during and after the Italian Cup final, the club believed that some of Alegre's behaviors did not conform to the values of the club, nor were they the behaviors that people representing Juventus should do. After the Coppa Italia, the cooperation between the club and him ended. Forbes website said that Allegri was sent off after complaining about the referee in the Italian Cup final, and he even clashed with media reporters.
Although Allegri apologized afterwards, this could not change Juve's intention to terminate their contract. ESPN said that Juve youth team coach Montero will lead the team through the season. Also determined to leave is Milan coach Pioli. Although his contract will expire on June 30, 2025, the club cannot accept the team's defeat in the quarter finals of the Europa League. Milan will have a new coach from July 1, 2024.
Unstable Bayern and Barcelona
Bayern Munich Club announced in February this year that coach Tuhel will leave his post at the end of this season, and the contract between the two sides that was originally scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025 will be terminated one year earlier. The goal net said on the 18th that, for Tuhel, he was always angry that he could not bring the team to a higher level, and he also regretted the injury problem of the team this season. Although he and the club reached an agreement on breaking up a few months ago, the situation seems to be turning around now. As Bayern were rejected by coach Alonso, Nagelsman and Lonnick in succession, and thousands of fans jointly wrote a petition asking Tuhel to stay, Bayern began to try to retain Tuhel.
The BBC said on the 17th that Harvey, 44, said in January this year that he would hand over the Barcelona coach at the end of this season, but he was later persuaded by the club president Laporta to stay. However, Harvey's remarks at the recent press conference seemed to irritate the board of directors of the club. The former Barcelona hero said at that time that it was difficult for the team to compete financially with rivals Real Madrid and other top European teams. The BBC said Rafael Marquez, the coach of Barcelona B team, was a hot candidate to take over. The AS newspaper believes that the names of Motta, Kongsesan, Michel, Frik, and even Klopper may appear on the list of candidates in Laporta's hands.
Manchester United's long list
The eighth place in the Premier League, the worst record in the history of the team, makes the situation of Manchester United manager Tenghage worse. The Sun predicted on the 19th that Tenghage was "going to be dismissed", and fans could not accept Tenghage's excuses for failure. In the eyes of Manchester United fans, Tenghage's recruitment operation is frustrating. The expensive but impractical Anthony is the best example. If Tenghage can leave the post, United will start a major transformation project of the team.
"Football 365" website also believes that the FA Cup final will be Tenghage's curtain call at Manchester United, and even lists the odds list of the new "Red Devils" coach, including Zidane, Stuttgart coach Hoeness, Frick, McKenna, etc. Tuhull, Southgate and Dezelby are among the top three in the odds. It is reported that Tuhull has coached four clubs in the past 10 years, which is not good news for Manchester United who need to enter a stable development period. If Southgate can take over, Manchester United will attract further attention from the media. In addition, De Zerby announced his departure from Brighton at the end of the season. His performance at the beginning of his coaching of Brighton was very good, which may also impress the senior management of Manchester United.
