Liverpool set for contract talks with key figure following impressive season

Slot has guided Liverpool to a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League with 10 games remaining, needing a maximum of seven wins to secure the title. His contract, signed after moving from Feyenoord last summer, has come into focus, as he initially agreed to a three-year deal. By the end of the season, only two years will remain on his current terms, and the club is expected to begin discussions over a long-term extension.

How much does the Dutch coach earn at Anfield

According to the Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Slot’s contract, signed in April, includes a base salary of €8 million per year, equivalent to £6.6 million annually or approximately £127,000 per week. His earnings will increase with any trophies won at Liverpool, meaning a substantial bonus is expected if the season ends as anticipated. In comparison, Liverpool reportedly paid Jurgen Klopp around €18 million (£14.9 million) per year during his final contract, significantly more than his successor.

While Liverpool have been busy in agreeing new deals and pay rises for the coaching staff and backroom staff, the same cannot be said for the players. In contrast to Slot’s case, which is a mere formality, the club still has a number of important contract talks to complete.

Apart from the very high-profile cases of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold—whose contracts run out this summer—Liverpool also have three other players on the verge of entering the final year of their contracts. Ibrahima Konaté, Andy Robertson, and Caoimhín Kelleher are all contracted until 2026.

Slot’s initial wage of around £127,000 per week is in line with Klopp’s first contract at Liverpool, with incremental increases expected over time. By his final deal, Klopp was earning £300,000 per week—a stark contrast to how most industries operate, where managers typically earn more than their employees. In football, however, the weight of responsibility doesn’t always come with the highest paycheck.

Slot has already proven his worth, and if he continues to build the squad effectively, a pay rise and long-term contract should be a no-brainer. Liverpool may have just hit the jackpot with Slot, and he could be the one to steer them towards sustained success.