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Liverpool to Appoint Iraola as Coach After Slot Dismissal

6/3/2026

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Summary

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Liverpool reached a verbal agreement to appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach.
The club dismissed Arne Slot on Saturday after finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Iraola will sign a two-year contract and wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber on his staff.
Richard Hughes oversaw the recruitment and Liverpool hopes to confirm the hire before the World Cup starts on June 11.

History

Historical Context

In October 2015 Liverpool dismissed Brendan Rodgers and hired Jürgen Klopp on a three-year deal, a move backed by owner John W. Henry’s data-driven strategy. Klopp’s era produced a club-record 99 points in 2019-20 and the first league title in 30 years. His announced departure in January 2024 illustrates the club’s continued willingness to make swift managerial changes.

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Story summary

Liverpool reached a verbal agreement to appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach.
The club dismissed Arne Slot on Saturday after finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Iraola will sign a two-year contract and wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber on his staff.
Richard Hughes oversaw the recruitment and Liverpool hopes to confirm the hire before the World Cup starts on June 11.

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