Liverpool have changed their minds. All season, the English leaders have maintained their confidence in Arne Slot. This, despite poor results. Finally, the residents of Anfield decided to part ways with the Dutch coach once the 2025-26 financial year is over. “It goes without saying that this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC since he has been with us has been significant and, most importantly for the supporters and for us, an achievement. At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that changes are necessary for the club to continue moving forward. Once again, it should be emphasized that this is not a decision taken lightly.explained the Premier League team in a press release published on May 30.
In the process, several names came out of the hat in the press concerning the future coach. Pierre Sage was one of them. But it is Andoni Iraola who will be responsible for taking charge of the Mersey club. Yesterday, several media announced an agreement in principle between the former Bournemouth coach and LFC. Other publications mentioned advanced and positive discussions. But not yet agreed. In any case, we are heading straight towards this goal. Unless the situation changes, Iraola will be on the Liverpool bench and will sign his 2-year contract by the end of the week. He is expected to be accompanied by his assistants at the Cherries, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper. Thiago Alcantara, who has just left Barça, could also accompany him to a club that he knows like the back of his hand.
Iraola has quite a construction site
Iraola will also have to face a very important project with the players. Especially since certain elements, like Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson or Ibrahima Konaté (at the end of his contract), have left the ship. They will have to be replaced. Furthermore, the Liverpool Echo has 6 hot folders. That of the goalkeeper will be one of his priorities. Under contract for another year, Alisson Becker is seriously courted by Juventus. The trend is for him to continue at LFC. If ever he were to stay, Giorgi Mamardashvili will try to leave. His agents offered him on loan to several Italian teams according to the THE. Iraola will have to decide about it. But not only that.
In the midfield, he will also have to make a choice for Curtis Jones, at the end of his contract in 2027 and being courted by Inter and Galatasaray. For him, the Reds are asking €35 million. Iraola will also have to decide for Harvey Elliott. Alexis Mac Allister, losing momentum, could have another chance with the 43-year-old coach. But nothing is certain, especially since he has not received a contract extension offer in recent months unlike Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. Wataru Endo and Federico Chies, meanwhile, have been leaving for weeks. The arrival of Iraola should not change their fate. The Spanish coach will decide and must also establish his priorities for recruitment. The names of Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomandé have been mentioned in recent weeks.
