Slot was born on 17 September 1978 in Bergentheim, a village in the municipality of Hardenberg, the Netherlands. He was actually born Arend Martijn Slot, meaning Arne is a nickname. Arend is the Dutch word for eagle, and, while not a common name in the Netherlands, it was passed down to him by his father.

Arne Slot was back planning for the title winners' final four games just two days after clinching the Premier League title.

Arne Slot revealed that it was business as usual by Tuesday after allowing himself Sunday and Monday to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League title success. The Reds clinched top-flight glory courtesy of a 5-1 victory over Tottenham last Sunday,