Arne Slot sings Jurgen Klopp’s identify after main Liverpool to the Premier League title – returning the favour after former Reds boss’ tribute chant

Arne Slot chanted Jurgen Klopp’s identify after main Liverpool to the Premier League title on Sunday – returning the favour after his welcome chant final yr.

Klopp had sung the identify of his successor after his remaining recreation in cost at Anfield on the finish of final season, to the lyrics of ‘Arne Slot, la la la la la la’.

After his Reds facet thrashed Tottenham 5-1 to win the league, Slot took the chance to pay his personal tribute to Klopp, who additionally lifted the top-flight trophy on Merseyside.

Altering the lyrics barely to incorporate Klopp’s identify as an alternative, Slot led the entire of the stadium within the sing-along earlier than being sprayed with champagne.

The victory secured the membership a record-equalling twentieth league title, transferring them stage with Manchester United, and capped off an excellent debut season for Slot.

There had been query marks over whether or not he would be capable of replicate the success Klopp introduced throughout his spell on the helm between 2015 and 2024, however the German made certain to make use of his farewell speech to want Slot luck within the function.

Klopp used his remaining Anfield speech to sing Slot’s identify – and the Dutchman returned the favour

Slot was then soaked in champagne by his gamers on the pitch at a jubilant Anfield

Clearly, his phrases have been appreciated and Slot repeated the stylish gesture.

‘The one factor I can do now could be to point out my appreciation to Jurgen, so right here we go,’ he stated, earlier than beginning the mantra to the tune of Reside is Life by Austrian band, Opus.

Shortly after changing Klopp, Slot admitted the impromptu rendition of the tune was being sung by individuals after they handed by his home within the Netherlands.

‘Simply after it occurred I received a variety of textual content messages from individuals who noticed this and who have been sending it to me,’ he informed the membership web site in his first interview. 

‘Yeah, I feel that is most likely one of many the explanation why he’s so standard over right here, due to course he received the trophies however to do that on your successor.

‘I do not suppose it has ever occurred earlier than that the followers, not to mention the previous supervisor, are singing your identify earlier than you may have even arrived.

‘So, I feel this says probably the most about him and I hope, hoping, that the followers will sing within the upcoming season once more – perhaps not my identify however extra for the gamers. Generally when I’m in Zwolle now individuals move my home and are singing this track!

‘So, it did have an effect already!’

Klopp wished his successor effectively after deciding to step down on the finish of final season

Mohamed Salah took a selfie with supporters after the Reds thumped Tottenham 5-1

The title capped off a debut marketing campaign to recollect for Slot, who went on to precise his pleasure

Slot went on to precise his pleasure after his facet put Tottenham to the sword.

‘It was clear we could not lose this recreation,’ he informed Sky Sports activities. ‘Everybody on the bus stated there isn’t any method we will lose this recreation. They all the time discover a approach to win.

‘Extremely proud, not solely of the gamers however the individuals standing right here, sport administrators, my employees members, we should always give them an enormous spherical of applause. Let’s overlook it is the second in 35 years, it is the second in 5 years.’