Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool is starting to look uncertain. Despite becoming only the fifth manager in Premier League history to win the title in his first season, the champions have massively fallen off this year. His position now feels fragile — and the big question is: how much would it cost to sack him?
Slot arrived from Feyenoord to succeed the beloved Jürgen Klopp and quickly won over the Anfield crowd. Mohamed Salah hit top form, Virgil van Dijk looked world-class, and Liverpool’s midfield clicked perfectly. But after a huge summer of spending on Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and others, the investment hasn’t delivered. Liverpool have lost six of their first 15 league games, with most of their wins coming early in the campaign.
While Fenway Sports Group (FSG) haven’t shown signs they’re ready to dismiss Slot, the pressure is rising every week. Rousing The Kop spoke with finance expert Adam Williams to assess the financial implications if the club decides to part ways with the Dutchman.
Slot signed a three-year deal through 2027, and although some reports list his salary at £6–7 million, Williams argues that those figures are unreliable and likely too low. Based on his analysis, he believes Slot’s total annual package is closer to £10 million — anything less wouldn’t match Liverpool’s wage structure.
Using that estimate, Williams says Liverpool would need to pay around £15 million to terminate his contract. He also notes that contract clauses related to underperformance or pre-agreed exit terms could alter the final amount, but those details aren’t public.
Regardless of the exact figure, Williams insists that the payout wouldn’t hold FSG back. As owners of multiple major sports franchises, including the Boston Red Sox, a £15m decision won’t scare them — especially when Premier League prize money can quickly balance it out. Moving five league places higher is worth roughly the same amount, and Champions League qualification brings in around £80 million in additional revenue.
FSG are unlikely to act impulsively, he adds, but financial cost alone won’t protect Slot. Their final decision will be based on football performance and long-term returns — not the short-term compensation fee.
