Feyenoord captain ‘very happy’ for Arne Slot over looming Liverpool move
The Dutch coach has confirmed that talks are progressing (Picture: Getty)
Feyenoord captain Gernot Trauner says he is ?very happy? for manager Arne Slot as he closes in on a move to Liverpool and feels he deserves the chance to take the ?next step? in his career.
The Dutchman is now Liverpool?s top choice to take over the reins at Anfield from Jurgen Klopp, who announced earlier this year that he would be stepping down at the end of the season.
On Thursday evening, prior to Feyenoord?s 3-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles, Slot confirmed his desire to join Liverpool and expressed optimism that the clubs would agree a compensation fee.
After winning the Eredivisie title last season, and the KNVB Cup this season, Feyenoord skipper Trauner believes his manager is due a move to a bigger club and would not begrudge him joining Liverpool.
?As a whole team we appreciate what he has done for us, how he has developed the team,? Trauner told ESPN on Thursday evening.
?For the time being it is not done yet, so of course we hope he stays here! But we also know that there will come a time for him to take the next step.
?If that next step is Liverpool, no-one will blame him [for leaving]. If it happens, I will be very happy for him.?
Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was also effusive in his praise of Slot and the job he has done at Feyenoord, saying: ?The coach has achieved something fantastic at the club over the past three years.
Slot, left, with Feyenoord skipper Trauner, right (Picture:...
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