Liverpool appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach. The former Bournemouth boss replaces Arne Slot after a sixth-place Premier League finish.
Anfield has its new mastermind. Just five days after parting ways with Arne Slot, Liverpool FC have sensationally appointed Andoni Iraola as their new manager, beating out intense competition from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The 43-year-old Basque tactician arrives on Merseyside following a stellar campaign with AFC Bournemouth. Under his guidance, the Cherries defied expectations to finish sixth in the Premier League, playing a brand of high-octane, attractive football that fell just one place short of Liverpool themselves.
Iraola inherits a squad eager to reclaim its elite status after a fifth-place finish under Slot last season. The former Spain international expressed immense pride in joining the Reds, calling them one of the biggest clubs in world football.
With his proven ability to maximize talent on a budget, Iraola’s tactical sharpness will be tested immediately as Liverpool look to mount another serious title charge.