Overview
- Ronald Koeman resigned on July 1 after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco on penalties, creating the vacancy the KNVB must now fill.
- Arne Slot has emerged as the leading external candidate and is being reported as the bookmakers' favourite for the job.
- Slot became available after his Liverpool sacking at the end of May and has been linked to other club roles since then.
- Erik ten Hag and internal options such as Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Reiziger are also being considered, so the choice remains contested.
- Reports praise Slot’s progressive, possession‑based approach while others cite concerns from his Liverpool exit, so the appointment could shape the Oranje’s playing identity and squad morale ahead of autumn fixtures.