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Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola, replacing Arne Slot.

6/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Liverpool announced Andoni Iraola will replace Arne Slot as head coach.
Supporters lamented Slot’s dismissal and urged Liverpool to consider high-profile options like PSG’s Luis Enrique.
Iraola signed a two-year deal and will bring assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper.
Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards completed the change within six days to curb fan disillusionment.
At Bournemouth, Iraola delivered a 19-match unbeaten run, Europa League qualification and sales over £144 million.

History

Historical Context

In June 2004 Liverpool hired Rafael Benítez, becoming the Premier League’s first Spanish manager and steering the club to the 2005 Champions League triumph. His rapid impact set a precedent for swift managerial turn-arounds, a pattern the board cites as it replaces Arne Slot with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola to rebuild fan confidence.

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Story summary

Liverpool announced Andoni Iraola will replace Arne Slot as head coach.
Supporters lamented Slot’s dismissal and urged Liverpool to consider high-profile options like PSG’s Luis Enrique.
Iraola signed a two-year deal and will bring assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper.
Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards completed the change within six days to curb fan disillusionment.
At Bournemouth, Iraola delivered a 19-match unbeaten run, Europa League qualification and sales over £144 million.

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