Slot has now spoken out about Wieffer’s Brighton move, wishing him well on his record-breaking move to the south coast, but insisting that Liverpool were NEVER in for his signature.
Arne Slot at Liverpool
Slot: I have not spoken to Wieffer
"I think it's especially great for him, when you see where he comes from,” Slot told ViaPlay.
“That he can make the step to the Premier League two years after he came from Excelsior. That's great for him.
"It's fantastic for him, but also for Feyenoord, because it's the biggest transfer in the club's history.
"No, I have not spoken to Mats. I think it will be very nice to meet him, but I hope he does not want to prove too much to his old coach.”
Wieffer, 24, became a mainstay of Slot’s regime after signing from Excelsior in 2022.
The midfielder played 79 times for Slot, winning the Eredivisie title in 2022/23 and the KNVB Beker. He has established himself in The Netherlands’ national team setup as well but is missing Euro 2024 due to an injury which also curtailed his club season.
Liverpool’s interest predates Slot’s appointment as new head coach and it was reported last summer that the Reds had contacted the Rotterdam side over deals for both Wieffer and Hancko.
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