LIVERPOOLfans are digesting Premier League title glory AND a shock discovery about boss ArneSlot's real name.

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Arne Slot, Liverpool manager, celebrating.Arne Slot celebrates title glory in his first season in charge

has become the firstAnfield chief since in 1985-86 to during his first season in charge.

have also equalled‘s haul of 20 top-flight crowns.

And fans in awe of Slot's achievement are equally astounded to only find out now that Arne is only his NICKNAME.

The 46-year-old was in fact given the birth nameArend Martijn Slot.

Arend – meaning Eagle – is rarely used as a name even in his native Netherlands.

The moniker was passed down to him from his dad.

fanPaul Senior decided the time was right for a wider audience to know that Arne is not the ex- chief's true name.

And with the title unofficially in the bag for weeks, the real shock for supporterswas the nickname revelation about Slot.

Arne Slot, Liverpool manager, giving a thumbs up.One fan joked Slot had ‘disguised' his real name as a masterplan

One fan responded: “Not sure I'll ever recover.”;

Another commented: “Mad when you find out the managers name isn’t actually Arne.”

A third claimed: “I need to sit down.”;

And in a reference to an ex-Liverpool keeper, one posted: “Like finding out’s name was Jose the whole time.”

Many fans simple couldn't believe they'd been in the dark about Arne – or rather Arend – for so long.

One gasped: “No way I just found this out.”;

Another reckoned it was all a mischievous master-plan by a manager who title joy has made him an instant Anfield icon.

He wrote:“Disguised his real name as he managed @LFC winning the league. Slick Slot. Love it.”;