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Many expected Liverpool to struggle after Klopp announced his retirement and departed following a dramatic Carabao Cup final win.

With Slot on the verge of delivering the club’s second modern Premier League title in his debut season, Liverpool is likely to reward him with a new contract.

Slot has guided Liverpool to a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League with 10 games remaining, needing a maximum of seven wins to secure the title.

According to the Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Slot’s contract, signed in April, includes a base salary of €8 million per year, equivalent to £6.6 million annually or approximately £127,000 per week.

His earnings will increase with any trophies won at Liverpool, meaning a substantial bonus is expected if the season ends as anticipated.

In comparison, Liverpool reportedly paid Jurgen Klopp around €18 million (£14.9 million) per year during his final contract, significantly more than his successor.

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Slot’s initial wage of around £127,000 per week is in line with Klopp’s first contract at Liverpool, with incremental increases expected over time