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Liverpool Negotiates With Andoni Iraola to Replace Slot

6/2/2026

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Liverpool opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola to replace sacked manager Arne Slot.
Sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the negotiations.
Iraola, 43, guided Bournemouth to 12th, ninth and sixth Premier League finishes and secured Europa League qualification.
Hughes appointed Iraola as Gary O’Neil’s successor at Bournemouth in summer 2023.
Iraola’s coaching style emphasizes high-intensity pressing, quick attacks and team cohesion.

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Liverpool opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola to replace sacked manager Arne Slot.
Sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the negotiations.
Iraola, 43, guided Bournemouth to 12th, ninth and sixth Premier League finishes and secured Europa League qualification.
Hughes appointed Iraola as Gary O’Neil’s successor at Bournemouth in summer 2023.
Iraola’s coaching style emphasizes high-intensity pressing, quick attacks and team cohesion.