Arne Slot has confirmed he won’t be leaving Feyenoord after Leeds United registered their curiosity within the Dutch supervisor.
The Independent reported on Thursday that the 44-year-old was deeply contemplating the proposal from the Whites to succeed Jesse Marsch at Elland Road after the American was sacked after lower than a 12 months in cost.
But Slot was unsure in regards to the timing to maneuver on, given the Rotterdam membership lie high of the Eredivisie and within the chase for a treble.
Feyenoord are primed for an opportunity at a historic season, with a two-point lead on the high of the league and within the working for a home double, and the membership even have aspirations to attain success on the continent forward of the Europa League knockout levels.
Slot equally is aware of there can be much more curiosity in his appointment in the summertime, with various European golf equipment monitoring.
Speaking on Friday, Slot confirmed he wouldn’t be shifting to Elland Road.
“It is true that I will stay with Feyenoord, I can confirm that,” he mentioned. “That is clear, fans do not have to be afraid. It was a compliment that a club like Leeds was interested, but we are doing something great with Feyenoord. We are in a great position in the league, the cup and Europe.”
Leeds have additionally been closely contemplating Andoni Iraola of Rayo Vallecano. The Madrid-based membership are having fun with an amazing season and at present sit fifth in Spain’s high flight.
Rayo are reluctant to let the previous Athletic Club star go away with only a three-point hole to the Champions League locations.
Leeds secured a degree at Manchester United in a 2-2 draw with their first Premier League recreation since Marsch’s departure. The sides meet once more on Sunday, this time at Elland Road, with Leeds sixteenth and only a level exterior the relegation zone.