The Premier League-winning manager was in negotiations to take over the national team of his homeland after being sacked as Liverpool boss in the summer‚ but withdrew from the race. Ronald Koeman had departed following the World Cup‚ and Slot was the favoured replacement by many as he found himself out of work. Some reports suggested Slot had turned down the opportunity because of potential salary and contract length‚ but the 47-year-old has released a statement revealing the true reason.

Van Gaal refuses to rule out Netherlands return amid speculation over Koeman's successor

Barca furious with Koeman over De Jong injury

Ex-Man United boss Ten Hag not interested in replacing Koeman for Netherlands

Arne Slot reportedly in talks to replace Koeman as Netherlands manager

Two more casualties: Koeman and Beccacece

Ronald Koeman quits as Netherlands boss as World Cup statement issued

Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach and issues emotional statement

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman to 'reflect on my future' after penalty shoot-out loss to Morocco

Koeman resigns‚ while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman steps down as Netherlands manager

Koeman resigns as head coach after loss to Morocco

Koeman resigns as Dutch national team boss after World Cup exit

Hidden message for Allegri in Ibrahimovic's criticism of Koeman

Ibrahimovic hits out at Koeman after the Netherlands' World Cup exit: He ‘seemed Italian' - video

Ronald Koeman 's men crashed out on Tuesday morning at the hands of an energetic and daring Morocco side‚ who were the better team and should have won in normal time but needed a penalty shoot-out to do so. And Van Dijk‚ captain of both Liverpool and his national team‚ has been blamed for Netherlands' early exit and ultra-defensive style which 'betrays everything our national football stands for'.

'Angry' Zlatan puts ALL blame on Koeman for Netherlands' early World Cup exit

Imagine staying up to watch your team cruelly knocked out of the World Cup on penalties‚ then pulling back the curtains to rival fans celebrating in your face at 6am. That was the unpalatable scenario for Netherlands supporters‚ who had to endure Morocco fans across the country taking to the streets with drums‚ flares and boisterous celebrations. Ronald Koeman's side suffered a 3-2 defeat on penalties in the round of 32 after the contest was drawn 1-1 following extra time.

Koeman defiant after Dutch defeat with five-man defence: ‘I'd do it again'

Koeman defiant in defeat after Netherlands exit

Koeman tactics backfire as Saibari sends Morocco through on PKs

Koeman's impressive record

Netherlands v Morocco clash comes too early in World Cup for Koeman

Koeman warns Netherlands over Hakimi threat ahead of Morocco clash

Koeman praises Brobbey but demands more after Dutch rout

Koeman critiques Dutch despite five-star Sweden win

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Despite producing global stars like Johan Cruyff‚ Dennis Bergkamp‚ Marco van Basten and Ronald Koeman‚ the Netherlands have never felt the joy of lifting the World Cup. And unless they learn to hold on to leads over the coming days and weeks‚ that drought will not end this summer. As the game's greatest prize eluded him as a player‚ Koeman is determined to make amends as a coach. But his team are far more dour than previous versions and in Japan‚ they had opponents who can cause plenty of damage in this tournament.

Japan punishes Koeman

Koeman's impressive record

Ronald Koeman ready for 'difficult' Japan test as Netherlands begin World Cup

Koeman defends Roma star Malen ahead of World Cup despite blistering Serie A form

Koeman admits Netherlands' Algeria defeat a major wake-up call for World Cup

'Wake up call' - Ronald Koeman rages after Netherlands embarrassing Algeria defeat

Netherlands and Koeman approach tournament with major headaches

Frimpong: Koeman explains Liverpool star's World Cup snub

Key injuries influence Koeman's World Cup selection

Koeman explains Frimpong snub in Dutch WC squad

Netherlands World Cup squad: De Roon‚ Malen and Dumfries star whilst De Vrij misses out

Koeman announces Netherlands World Cup squad with Timber and Depay‚ Frimpong misses out

Jurrien Timber injury update provided by Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman

Could Timber miss Champions League final AND World Cup?

Netherlands manager Koeman doubts Arsenal defender Timber will be ready for the World Cup

Koeman reveals huge Arsenal‚ Netherlands injury blow over Timber: ‘It does not look rosy'

Ronald Koeman fears Arsenal's Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup

Dutch boss Koeman to take extra time before finalising World Cup squad

Koeman warns Barcelona about 'insane' Marcus Rashford transfer call as Carrick gets involved in Man Utd decision

The top 10 goalscoring defenders of all time: Ramos‚ Koeman‚ Blanc.

New worry for Koeman: Xavi Simons stretchered off with apparent knee injury

Holland coach Koeman backing Smit for Barcelona

Koeman: Real Madrid should be angry with Camavinga rather than the ref

Why Barca‚ Bayern & Chelsea want Twente's towering teen defender

Koeman: "If I were the coach‚ I would be more angry with Camavinga than with the referee"

Ronald Koeman diagnoses Barcelona's crisis and laments the loss of Camp Nou's prestige

Ronald Koeman reveals all on the moment he was sacked at Everton - 'He had tears in his eyes'

Netherlands boss Koeman shares World Cup safety concerns

Dutch coach Koeman praises performance‚ Van Dijk asks for improvement

Malen: "I joined Roma on Koeman's recommendation. Italian football suits me"

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman unsure about Memphis Depay

Man City defender Ake reveals Koeman talks over Holland World Cup place

Van Dijk goes ‘wandering' as Koeman nails dig at ‘too easy' record-breaking Liverpool star

“You'll see”: Netherlands boss Koeman teases solved midfield puzzle

Van Dijk replacement for club and country named after Koeman criticism as ‘lazy' Liverpool star slammed

Koeman reveals what Lang told him about Conte: 'Haven't seen a ball for 28 days'

Koeman Admits De Ligt Deserved Netherlands Recall After Good Man United Form

Arsenal get Jurrien Timber boost from Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman

Koeman Names Premier League Best In The World After Host of Dutch Call-Ups

The stadium that 'broke' Koeman: Barca face tough trip to Levante

Koeman and Laporta bury the hatchet over coffee

Holland coach Koeman warns Liverpool: Frimpong not a right-back

Ronald Koeman makes Jeremie Frimpong feelings clear after Liverpool transfer - 'In my opinion'

Done deal! Koeman reveals when Reijnders will join Man City

Koeman reveals date for Reijnders' medical and Man City's call

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman hits out at 'ridiculous' Club World Cup

Ronald Koeman has already given approval for 'lethal' Liverpool £30m transfer

Koeman: Ancelotti not the culprit for Real Madrid struggles

Leo Beenhakker dead at 82 as Koeman pays tribute to legendary Dutch boss

Holland coach Koeman adamant De Jong happy at Barcelona

Ronald Koeman reveals Dutch plan to stop Lamine Yamal

"I hope that one day Yamal can achieve what Messi has achieved with Barca"

“Hopefully he will.” - Ronald Koeman uses Lionel Messi to deliver Lamine Yamal message

Koeman hopes Barca and Spain star Yamal can 'one day be like Messi'

Koeman offers transfer update on Liverpool captain Van Dijk

Koeman drops hint on potential Van Dijk destination after PSG links rubbished

"WHAT I UNDERSTAND..." Van Dijk's stance on summer Saudi Arabia move emerges as Koeman drops transfer hint

Koeman reveals what Van Dijk has told him about leaving Liverpool amid transfer claims

'I understand' - What Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has told Ronald Koeman about his future

Koeman calls up Baas and Wieffer amid injury concerns for Dumfries and De Jong

Koeman brands Zirkzee 'not good enough' as he snubs Utd flop for Holland

Zirkzee sent brutal message by Koeman after Netherlands squad snub

Koeman on Man Utd striker Zirkzee: I don't think he's good enough at the moment

Ronald Koeman shares brutal verdict on Man United ace Joshua Zirkzee after Netherlands omission

Koeman says Man Utd star Zirkzee 'not good enough' to be in Netherlands squad

‘Yes‚ Ronald Koeman should have been sent off against England in 1993‚ but David Platt also could have stayed on his feet – that's never mentioned' Former Three Lions star on playing in one of the country's most infamous matches

Hurzeler reveals conversation with Koeman over Brighton's talented Dutch players

Van Dijk's Liverpool future and the surprise role Koeman is playing

Ronald Koeman's cold response as Man United's Joshua Zirkzee issue is becoming impossible to ignore

Koeman gives damning response to question on Man Utd's Zirkzee

Ronald Koeman refuses to answer Joshua Zirkzee question after Netherlands draw

Netherlands boss Koeman reveals Van Dijk dealing with "minor complaints"

Liverpool captain Van Dijk misses training with Koeman injury concerns confirmed