Andoni Iraola introduced as Liverpool's new head coach
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Andoni Iraola was unveiled as Liverpool's new head coach on July 13, 2026. The 44-year-old emphasized his commitment to connect with the team and its supporters. Iraola, who previously secured European qualification during his tenure at Bournemouth, recognizes the challenges ahead at Liverpool. He stated the need to prove himself in this significant role.
- •Iraola takes over following a successful stint at Bournemouth.
- •He aims to strengthen the bond between team and supporters.
- •The coach expressed his readiness for the challenge at Liverpool.
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era
"Head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supporters It was Andoni Iraola’s humility that made the biggest impression at his unveiling as Liverpool’s new head coach on Monday. Without fanfare or bombast the 44-year-old promised not to change as a result of landing the biggest job of his coaching career and also to connect with club and city alike. “The magic of being the Liverpool manager,” as he nicely described the opportunity. And without being asked directly, it was Iraola who insisted he must prove himself at Anfield. For all the magic he produced during three years at Bournemouth, ending with European qualification for the first time in the club’s history and approaches from Crystal Palace and Milan, the Basque coach knows the move to Liverpool represents a considerable leap. It is a leap he feels ready to take. Continue reading...
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