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<\/p>\nThe Netherlands are looking for a new manager after parting company with Ronald Koeman and have found a new contender for the role following failed talks with Arne Slot<\/p>\n
Arne Slot walked away from the Netherlands job<\/p>\n
Roberto Martinez is in talks to become the next manager of the Netherlands, a month after leaving his role<\/a> with Portugal. Martinez<\/a> left Portugal after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Spain in the last 16 – but could be set for a swift return to international management.<\/p>\n The Netherlands parted company with Ronald Koeman after they were knocked out of the World Cup in the last 32 by Morocco in June. The penalty shoot-out exit was a painful way to end the tournament and Koeman stepped down from his second spell in charge.<\/p>\n Arne Slot<\/a> had appeared heavy favourite to succeed Koeman<\/a> following his departure from Liverpool<\/a> at the end of last season. But talks with the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football<\/a> Association) did not lead to a contract offer.<\/p>\n JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football’s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n Slot has since explained that he withdrew from the process due to his desire to stay in club football. De Telegraaf now reports that Martinez is in the frame to take over the side.<\/p>\n The 53-year-old started out in club management, with stints at Swansea, Wigan and Everton<\/a>, but has spent the past decade in international football. He spent six years with Belgium before joining Portugal in 2023.<\/p>\n Martinez led Belgium to third place at the 2018 World Cup and No.1 in the FIFA world<\/a> rankings, but left after being knocked out in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup. He won the Nations League with Portugal last year before this summer’s disappointment in North America.<\/p>\n Roberto Martinez is available after leaving Portugal(Image: Zhizhao Wu\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Despite being criticised for his conservative playing style, it seems he is the KNVB’s second choice for the Netherlands gig after Slot ruled himself out.<\/p>\n “Over the past few weeks, and particularly the past few days, various reports have appeared regarding the vacancy at the Dutch national team, suggesting that I had withdrawn from the process after lengthy negotiations, including regarding salary and contract duration,” the former Liverpool boss told Voetbal International.<\/p>\n \u201cThat speculation is incorrect. We simply never reached that stage of the talks. At this stage of my career, I prefer to see myself on the training pitch with my players every day. Something that is simply not possible in the same way with a national team.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd (this is) why I chose not to continue the talks and not to start negotiations on what a possible contract might look like. I have enormous respect for the national team and for the KNVB and can only be positive about the professional manner in which the talks proceeded that week.<\/p>\n \u201cFor now, I believe that club football still has a lot to offer me. It would be a great honour to represent my country as national coach one day. However, this was not the right moment for me.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror<\/a> Football<\/a> content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. 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