Liverpool star could reverse decision and stay after Arne Slot sacking | OneFootball

One Liverpool star could now stay after Arne Slot was sacked as head coach.

Arne Slot is out as head coach and it's all change at Liverpool. The Reds will now move forward with someone else - though, exactly who that is hasn't been confirmed.

The Dutchman was supposed to be the long-term plan at Liverpool but things will be torn up to start again. That does throw up some interesting questions, however.

One of them surrounds Curtis Jones. The Scouser's contract expires next summer and he nearly joined Inter in January as the now-Serie A champions viewed him as a great option.

They still do, and it's long been expected that Jones would head to Inter. But why does he want to leave his boyhood club? A lack of opportunities.

The Athletic is one of many outlets to point out his frustration at a lack of starts under Slot. Jones barely started in midfield towards the end of the campaign, with virtually all of his opportunities coming at right-back - despite Jeremie Frimpong, signed as a right-back, available to play.

Slot's exit does change things. We know Jones won't want to give up his Liverpool career easily and will only do so if he feels there's no other choice to further his career.

So here's an opportunity. The new coach may fancy him where Slot didn't, and there's another chance to earn a regular spot in midfield.

The power is in Jones's hands here. If he wants to stay, he can easily see out the final year of his contract to properly judge his chances. Or he can force an early exit, which Liverpool would oblige in order to get a fee.

Let's see how this changes things, then. It could yet be that Jones remains at Liverpool now that things are different.

Curtis Jones: Situation Summary

Liverpool Campaign and Stats

As of 31 May 2026, Curtis Jones has concluded a challenging domestic campaign with Liverpool under Arne Slot. The 25-year-old English midfielder featured in 48 matches across all competitions, logging 2,852 minutes on the pitch. While he maintained the squad's highest passing accuracy at 92%, his individual output remained modest, contributing three goals and two assists. He capped off the season by scoring the opening goal in an emotional 1–1 draw against Brentford on 24 May, a match that saw the Reds secure Champions League qualification despite a highly disappointing fifth-place finish.

Transfer Speculation and Inter Milan Interest

With Liverpool set for a summer squad rebuild, speculation is growing over Jones's future at Anfield. Reports from Italy indicate that Liverpool's sporting director has opened preliminary negotiations with Internazionale regarding a potential transfer. Inter Milan are keen to bolster their midfield options with the combative playmaker. However, it remains to be seen whether the homegrown academy graduate is genuinely prepared to leave his boyhood club or if he will stay to fight for regular first-team football.