I'm very happy for Slot and his family.
And, of course, for Sipke, despite the fact that he will no longer be an assistant for the Dutch national team.
Virgil van Dijk said he has spoken to Arne Slot ahead of his first day at Anfield
Slot is expected to start work on June 1 and has already been seen in Liverpool
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Virgil van Dijk has revealed what he said to incoming Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, ahead of his first day at the club.
The Reds defender, who has a year remaining on his contract, also stated that while there may be a lot of change at Liverpool following Jurgen Klopp's departure, he remains 'confident' his side can achieve success under the new manager.
Having guided Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title and the Dutch Cup in the last two seasons, Slot arrives at Liverpool with experience of winning major trophies.
He has been described as a workaholic, with outgoing Liverpool manager Klopp having previously hailed him as a 'good guy and a good coach.'
Klopp, who guided Liverpool to eight major titles during his nine-year spell at the club, notably led a chant for the club's new manager during his farewell speech at Anfield following the Reds' final game of the season.
Virgil van Dijk (pictured) has revealed that he has already spoken to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Virgil van Dijk (pictured) has revealed that he has already spoken to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Slot (pictured) will officially start work on June 1, but Van Dijk is confident the manager can deliver success
Slot (pictured) will officially start work on June 1, but Van Dijk is confident the manager
It also seems that multiple Liverpool stars are enthusiastic about the 45-year-old's arrival, with Van Dijk delivering his backing to the new coach.
'I still have a year left on my contract. I am club captain and I have made it clear I am there for the new coach and enthusiastic over the next season,' the Liverpool defender said during a press conference on Monday, as he prepares for Netherlands' Euro 2024 campaign.
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'Obviously, there will be a lot of changes but I am confident we will make a big success of it,' he added, speaking on Slot's appointment.
It seems Slot has wasted no time in putting his stamp on the club, with the Dutchman hiring Ruben Peeters as Liverpool's new physical performance coach on Monday.
Slot worked with the performance coach at both Genk and Feyenoord.
Van Dijk also revealed what he had said to the Liverpool boss prior to his arrival, stating: 'I congratulated him of course and I'm really pleased for him and his family.
'We spoke about the team and the future, but now my focus is fully on the national team.'
The Dutch defender (pictured) stated that he had spoken with Slot and had given the manager his backing
The Dutch defender (pictured) stated that he had spoken with Slot and had given the manager his backing
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