LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivals.
The Dutchman, 46, has bought a five-bedroom pile in Hale Barns.
He and wife Mirjam will be ten miles from Manchester United’s Old Trafford and 11 from Man City’s Etihad Stadium.
And it will take him three times longer to reach the Reds’ Anfield HQ.
Neighbours will include United duo Matthijs De Ligt and Christian Eriksen.
A source said: “There’s a saying, keep your friends close and enemies closer.
“Well, Arne couldn’t be any closer if he tried. It will probably cause a few raised eyebrows but he’s not the first Liverpool man to live in Manchester.
“Quite a few players live over there, despite the history between the clubs. It’s a beautiful area.”
Slot’s new pad, once home to United’s Victor Lindelof and City’s Gabriel Jesus, has previously been voted Best Luxury Home at the Northern Design Awards.
Slot turned down the offer of moving into predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s rented seven-bed home in Formby.
The £4million mansion north of Liverpool, originally owned by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, is now up for sale.
