Royal dutch football association

Royal Dutch Football Association: Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to become the next head coach of the Netherlands, saying he wants to continue working in the daily environment of club football.

Slot had emerged as a leading contender to replace Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The Dutchman held discussions with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), but eventually decided against taking the position.

The 47-year-old explained that his preference at this stage of his career is to work closely with players on a daily basis, something he believes cannot be replicated in international football.