Liverpool appoints Andoni Iraola as manager, targets new centre‑back ahead of transfer window

Liverpool is on the verge of confirming former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the club's next head coach, succeeding Arne Slot, who was dismissed after the side finished fifth in the Premier League. Iraola, a free agent, is expected to sign a two‑year contract with no compensation required.

With the managerial appointment nearing completion, Liverpool has turned its attention to the upcoming summer transfer market. The club is actively seeking a replacement centre‑back following Ibrahima Konate's confirmed exit, aiming to shore up a defence that was deemed insufficient last season. The new manager is also expected to evaluate the broader squad, including several players with expiring contracts, as part of a broader rebuild.

The moves signal an early overhaul of the squad under Iraola's guidance, with the goal of returning Liverpool to championship contention.