Andoni Iraola Set to Sign Two-Year Contract as Arne Slot’s Successor at Liverpool, Pending Conditions

According to reports, ANDONI IRAOLA has come to a verbal agreement to take over as Liverpool’s new manager on a two-year contract.

At 43 years old, Iraola is set to replace the recently ousted Arne Slot, having settled personal terms with the club.

Slot was dismissed on Saturday after guiding Liverpool to their second league title in the Premier League era just a year prior, with the team finishing in fifth place.

The Liverpool hierarchy quickly identified outgoing Bournemouth manager Iraola as their top choice to replace the Dutch coach, primarily due to his playing style resembling that of Jurgen Klopp.

SunSport reported on Sunday that conversations between Iraola and the club had commenced.

Transfer expert David Ornstein has revealed that the Spaniard is set to sign a brief two-year deal.

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Ornstein mentioned that Iraola plans to include Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, and Tom Webber in his coaching staff.

Elphick, 38, recently turned down the Bristol City manager role, leading the club to appoint Lincoln’s Michael Skubala instead.

Liverpool is expected to officially announce Iraola as the new manager by the week’s end.

Iraola began his managerial journey with AEK Larnaca before having tenures in Spain with Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano.

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He arrived in England in 2023, succeeding Gary O’Neil at the Vitality Stadium.

In his initial two seasons, Iraola recorded finishes of 12th and 9th place.

Last season, the Cherries achieved sixth place in the Premier League, securing Europa League qualification for the first time in their history.

Iraola declared in April that he would part ways with Bournemouth at the season’s conclusion.

Bournemouth promptly sought Marco Rose to replace their soon-to-depart manager.

Since announcing his exit from Bournemouth, Iraola has been highly sought after.

Crystal Palace engaged in talks with him as they looked for a successor for Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea also expressed interest in Iraola before appointing Xabi Alonso as Liam Rosenior’s replacement.