Rafael van der Vaart was asked by Tottenham Hotspur for his opinion on Arne Slot. The former midfielder, who played for the club between 2010 and 2012, was extremely enthusiastic about Feyenoord's successful coach.
"I do know that Tottenham really wants to have him," Van der Vaart said Sunday evening on Studio Voetbal. He confirmed that he had been in contact with Tottenham regarding Slot when asked about it. "Yes, but that was a long time ago. Well, maybe a month ago. They asked me what I thought of him," Van der Vaart said. "You know what I think of him. He has squeezed out the maximum, Feyenoord is so stable. Even today, after they fell behind and had been celebrating all week."
Van der Vaart admitted that he gave 'green light' to The Spurs regarding Slot. "Very green light. Tottenham is a club where I spent two years, and I have a good relationship with them. They simply lack a good coach, a coach who plays the attractive football that Tottenham has always stood for."
On Sunday morning, CEO Dennis te Kloese stated that Tottenham has not officially approached Slot yet, although according to Fabrizio Romano, he is the main candidate. "I was annoyed when I watched Goedemorgen Eredivisie this morning. The same question was asked to Te Kloese 28 times, while I think it is very clear," Van der Vaart said. "In football, you can't say for sure that you will stay, especially if you have done as well as Slot. It's simple: he stays, but if a club comes and pays what Feyenoord wants, then he is gone."
