Andoni Iraola appointed Liverpool head coach on two-year deal

sportsJun 4, 202624372

Liverpool confirmed 43-year-old Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Arne Slot ahead of the 2026-27 season. Iraola said, "Liverpool gives me the chance to coach top players, and top players give you the chance to fight for titles. To win titles." Pep Guardiola highlighted Iraola's suitability for the job with a five-word endorsement that praised his fit for Liverpool's demands. The club intends for Iraola to shift Liverpool toward a more front-foot, aggressive style as it targets domestic and European trophies, signaling a clear change in direction.

The Anfield Wrap

@theanfieldwrap.bsky.social

✍️ Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as Head Coach on a two year contract. Welcome to the best club in the world, Andoni 🔴

813h ago

David Lynch

@davidlynchlfc.co.uk

Breaking: Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola the club's new head coach. The Basque quickly emerged as the frontrunner for the job, and was the only candidate interviewed as a result.

443h ago

Men in Blazers Media Network

@meninblazers.bsky.social

Liverpool fans, it's official. Andoni Iraola is your new manager 👋

343h ago

Men in Blazers Media Network3

Get to know more about Iraola here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kmp...

Noc

@nocturnalibpool.bsky.social

Robbie Fowler on Andoni Iraola “I’d be confident of him coming in & doing a tremendous job” Jamie Carragher: “It’s worrying Liverpool appointed him over Alonso.” One is a legend. The other is a bloody twat.

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PhillyRed4

One is a legend. The other is an Everton fan.

Trevor is ainm dom2

Even Danny Murphy said that Andoni Iraola will get Liverpool fans excited again. Carragher is a sky puppet and a kill joy.

Ian Doyle

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#LFC have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. He has signed a two-year contract. The Reds are now exploring options for the coaching staff of Iraola 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

263h ago

Trevor is ainm dom

@trevorlfc01.bsky.social

While I personally am not expecting instant miracles for #LFC with Andoni Iraola as head coach, I am genuinely excited to see what he brings to the team for the upcoming season.

203h ago

County Road Bobblers

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🔴✅ Andoni Iraola and Liverpool, done and official. Speaking at to media he stated "It is an honour to be in charge of such a big historic club and footballing institution. It was only right to accept a 2 year contract, I make no secret that If I am a success here, I go to my dream Real Madrid"

193h ago

Mike 🏳️‍🌈

@lpoolmike.bsky.social

Well it’s now official. Best of luck to our new manager #LFC #YNWA

213h ago

Sachin Nakrani

@sachinnakrani.bsky.social

Andoni Iraola has been appointed the new head coach of Liverpool on a two-year contract. By Andy Hunter for @sport.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

163h ago

Ben Jacobs

@jacobsben.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool confirm Andoni Iraola as their new head coach. He has signed a two-year contract. It follows a rigorous yet urgent process following the departure of Arne Slot. #LFC decided to evolve their playing style to make it more front-foot, aggressive and urgent.🇪🇸