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LIVERPOOL, England — Arne Slot took a step closer to becoming Liverpool's manager after the Premier League club reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 million euros ($11.7 million) in compensation. British and Dutch media reported the clubs reached a verbal agreement on the compensation package, clearing the way for the 45-year-old Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp after this season. Klopp is leaving after a spell of more than eight years at Liverpool in which he has won a full set of trophies including the Premier League and Champions League. Neither club has commented. Slot had earlier confirmed his interest and expressed confidence in working out a contract with Liverpool.
