Liverpool are on the verge of appointing Andoni Iraola as their new manager following the sacking of Arne Slot.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Andoni Iraola is close to becoming the new Liverpool manager ahead of next season. The Spanish manager is all set to replace Arne Slot, who has been shown the exit door after the end of a disappointing 2025/26 season.
While Iraola has been linked with a number of clubs, including an offer to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, the soon-to-leave Bournemouth boss wants the Liverpool job and, according to Sacha Tavolieri, the 43-year-old is in advanced talks with the Merseyside club.
Iraola made a name for himself at Rayo Vallecano before taking the Bournemouth job in the summer of 2023. The Spaniard has taken the Premier League by storm over the last three seasons, as they have played an attractive and attacking brand of football under him, and have secured Europa League football for the first team in their history.
His style of football has impressed a lot of people. Under him, Bournemouth played with a high tempo, pressed hard, and were brave defensively. While the high-flying Premier League club want him around for years to come, Iraola has decided to call it a time. He is ready for a new challenge and has been approached by a number of clubs.
AC Milan have been linked with him, and Crystal Palace have offered him the job as they look to replace Oliver Glasner. However, the Spanish tactician played the waiting game, as he wanted to take charge of the Merseyside club. He did not respond to the offer from the Eagles within the deadline.
Finally, after parting ways with Arne Slot, Liverpool have stepped up their efforts to sign the 43-year-old as their new manager. Talks are already in advanced stages, and if all goes as expected, he should be on their bench next season. Under him, Liverpool could regain their lost identity and once again start playing a dominant brand of football.
