Liverpool have announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new head coach. The Spaniard arrives at Anfield to take the reins ahead of the 2026-27 campaign following the departure of Arne Slot.

Andoni Iraola says he hopes to bring a style of play featuring "intensity" and "aggressiveness" to Liverpool and create a side that makes fans feel properly "represented".

Dutchman Slot fell on his sword last weekend when Liverpool decided to sack him following an end-of-season review into what was ultimately deemed an unacceptable fall from grace. With the defending 2025 Premier League champions suffering an almighty drop-off, club overlords, FSG, simply felt they had no other choice but to sack the Dutchman.

The German believes he can instigate a transition, rather than a reinvention, as the south-coast club prepare for life in the Europa League

Liverpool have ended their managerial search. Andoni Iraola is the man tasked with returning the club to the summit of English football. The Basque coach arrives with a clear identity, a proven track record,

The new coach already understands what makes Liverpool special, and is ready to be part of it.

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