Arne Slot

Maarten Meijer

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Ebury Spotlight
03 August 2025

Biography: sport; Football (Soccer, Association football)

A first to market biography of Arne Slot, the 'outstanding' new Liverpool FC head coach

Arne Slot- The Biography is the definitive portrait of the Dutch manager who took on one of the toughest jobs in football - succeeding J rgen Klopp - and delivered a Premier League triumph in his first season at Liverpool FC.

Slot had proven himself in the Netherlands - leading AZ Alkmaar to a second-place finish and delivering Feyenoord their first title in six years. With a bold, high-pressing style and sharp mind, he had earned a reputation as one of Europe's brightest managerial prospects.

When Klopp's era ended in 2024, Anfield held its breath. But Slot stepped into the void with calm authority and tactical brilliance. By Christmas, Liverpool were top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables, having lost just once. Key players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai found renewed form under his leadership. Slot ushered in a new era of confidence and cohesion at Anfield.

In this richly detailed biography, acclaimed Dutch author Maarten Meijer traces Slot's journey from the quiet village of Bergentheim to the Premier League summit. He unpacks the methods, mentality and rise of a coach who has already lifted his first major English trophy and whose vision and leadership are reshaping Liverpool's future.

By: Maarten Meijer
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9781529949506
ISBN 10: 1529949505
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 03 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dutch football commentator Maarten Meijer has written books on Louis van Gaal, Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat and Erik ten Hag. His work has been praised as 'superb' by The Times and 'explosive' by the Daily Mail. Beyond sport, Maarten has degrees in science and philosophy, and a doctorate in Russian literature. Since 2000 he has been based in Korea with his wife and four children, where he teaches philosophy.

Reviews for Arne Slot

A superb biography (Ten Hag: The Biography) -- Jonathan Northcroft * The Times * Explosive (Louis van Gaal: The Biography) -- Daily Mail * Daily Mail *