Andoni Iraola appointed Liverpool head coach ahead of summer rebuild

Liverpool have appointed former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as head coach, signing him to a two‑year contract. The club’s sporting director Richard Hughes and FSG CEO Michael Edwards welcomed him at Kirkby after his arrival on a private plane from San Sebastian. Iraola’s appointment follows the dismissal of Arne Slot and signals the start of a summer rebuild, with the new manager expected to shape transfer activity and restore a more attacking style.

Iraola arrived with a record of guiding Bournemouth to 12th, 9th and 6th‑place Premier League finishes and securing the club’s first European qualification. Prior to joining Liverpool he was spoken to by several clubs, including Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, Crystal Palace and AC Milan, but Liverpool were the only side to present a formal offer. The hiring completes a week of intense negotiations and marks a new era for the Reds as they look to compete for the Premier League and Champions League titles.