It was predictable for several days, it is now official: Andoni Iraola is the new coach of Liverpool. A few days after the announcement of Arne Slot’s departure, the Reds quickly found his successor. As we revealed to you in our columns, the Spanish technician was at the top of the list of English managers and it was ultimately he who was chosen to open a new cycle at Anfield. After his excellent work at Bournemouth, Iraola has reached a major milestone in his career by taking charge of one of the most prestigious clubs in European football.
This appointment comes after a particularly disappointing 2025-2026 season for Liverpool. Despite a narrow qualification for the next Champions League, the results obtained did not meet management’s expectations. Just one year after winning the Premier League and finishing top of the Champions League league stage, Arne Slot failed to confirm that momentum. Fifth in the championship this season, the Reds now hope to regain their place among the European leaders. Iraola will therefore have the heavy responsibility of relaunching the sporting project and allowing the club to return to winning major trophies.
Andoni Iraola must put Liverpool in their place
To succeed in his mission, the former Bournemouth coach will be able to rely on a quality squad, but he will also have to manage a significant transition period. Several emblematic executives will no longer be present, like Mohamed Salah or even Andrew Robertson, while the summer transfer window promises to be particularly eventful. Very courted in recent months, notably by AC Milan, Crystal Palace and even Chelsea, Iraola finally favored Liverpool. His remarkable work with Bournemouth, which he led to a historic sixth place, synonymous with qualification for the Europa League, convinced the leaders of the Reds. Renowned for his attacking football, his tactical adaptability and his ability to develop young talents, the Spaniard arrives with the ambition of putting Liverpool back at the top of English and European football.
“Liverpool FC confirm that Andoni Iraola has agreed an agreement to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. At 43, he will take the reins at Anfield to succeed Arne Slot, who left the Reds on Saturday. Iraola arrives after three impressive seasons in the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth, who he led to the European Cup for the first time in their history thanks to a sixth-place finish last month.indicates the club in its press release. A new era is dawning.
