Overview
- Liverpool has officially appointed Andoni Iraola as its new head coach, with the club confirming he will replace Arne Slot.
- The club says the appointment is intended to cover the next two seasons but it has not yet published the formal contract length.
- Iraola left Bournemouth after three successful seasons in which he led the club to European qualification for the first time in its history.
- In an interview on Liverpool’s website he said he has felt Anfield’s energy as an opponent and now wants to 'be part' of it.
- Before agreeing to Liverpool he was linked with Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, a sign of strong demand for his services and competitive recruitment at top clubs.