Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reportedly turned down an official offer from AC Milan to take over the Rossoneri dugout next season as Massimiliano Allegri’s successor.
The Dutch tactician was heavily linked with a move to the San Siro immediately following his dismissal from Liverpool. However, it appears Slot prefers to take some time off and reflect before deciding on the next chapter of his managerial career.
According to Italian media outlets, contact was established between AC Milan’s board and Slot over the past few hours. The manager explicitly informed the Rossoneri hierarchy that he does not feel ready to jump straight into a demanding new project so soon after his intense and exhausting tenure at Liverpool.
Slot Eyes Netherlands National Team Job After World Cup 2026
In addition to wanting a break, Dutch media reports suggest that Slot is carefully assessing his future options. He is widely considered the absolute favorite to take over the Netherlands national team after the World Cup 2026, amid growing expectations that current manager Ronald Koeman will step down following the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
AC Milan Shift Focus to Pochettino, Glasner, and Ralf Rangnick
With Slot officially out of the running, AC Milan’s management has swiftly pivoted to other high-profile targets. The Italian giants are now eyeing either Oliver Glasner or Mauricio Pochettino. Furthermore, current Austria national team manager Ralf Rangnick has also reportedly entered the shortlist to lead the club next season.
