Officially: Liverpool Announce Signing of Spanish Coach Iraola for Two Seasons
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04 June 2026at19:05
Liverpool Football Club has officially announced the signing of Spanish coach Andoni Iraola to lead the first team on a two-year contract.
The 43-year-old's appointment as Liverpool's new manager comes as a replacement for Dutch coach Arne Slot.
Iraola arrived in Liverpool this Thursday morning from San Sebastián in the Basque Country on a private jet. He headed directly to the club's training ground to finalize the procedures for his contract with the "Reds."
Iraola's selection to lead Liverpool follows his successful tenure at Bournemouth, where he guided the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, thereby qualifying them for European competitions for the first time in their history.
Q&A
Who has Liverpool FC signed as their new coach?
Liverpool FC has signed Spanish coach Andoni Iraola to lead the first team. He arrives on a two-year contract, replacing the Dutch coach. Iraola flew in from San Sebastián to finalize his deal at the club's training ground.
What was Andoni Iraola's previous coaching success?
Andoni Iraola's previous coaching success came at Bournemouth, where he guided the team to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League. This achievement secured their qualification for European competitions, marking a historic first for the club.
What are the immediate next steps for Andoni Iraola at Liverpool?
Andoni Iraola's immediate next steps involved arriving in Liverpool from San Sebastián this Thursday morning. He then headed directly to the club's training ground to finalize the procedures for his contract with the "Reds."
