Arne Slot has responded publicly to his dismissal as Liverpool manager, publishing an emotional open letter to the club's supporters through the Liverpool Echo — exactly one year after guiding the side to their 20th league title.

The Dutchman's departure follows a difficult Premier League title defence that ended in a fifth-place finish. Despite mounting frustration over a string of poor results and uninspiring displays, Slot retained the board's support until the close of the season before being let go.

Reflecting on the title and the fans

In the letter, Slot recalled the weight of stepping into the Anfield tunnel for the first time — the sense of responsibility, expectation, and determination it stirred in him. He described winning the Premier League in his debut campaign as