Andoni Iraola set to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool manager
13 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Andoni Iraola is expected to become the new head coach of Liverpool following Arne Slot's departure. Slot's exit follows a disappointing season at Anfield, where he struggled to replicate the success of the previous term. Iraola, known for his managerial roles at Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth, emerged as the leading candidate for the position. The club is moving quickly to finalize the appointment as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Arne Slot exits Liverpool after two seasons with the club.
- •Iraola previously managed Bournemouth and Rayo Vallecano.
- •Liverpool aims to secure a new direction ahead of the next season.
- •Slot's tenure at Liverpool included a title-winning campaign followed by struggles.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Why are Liverpool interested in Andoni Iraola? The numbers behind the leading candidate to succeed Arne Slot
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola to Liverpool: Everything we know so far
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola the frontrunner with approach made - what do you think?
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Andoni Iraola? All about ex-Bournemouth boss tipped for Liverpool manager job
- 1:54 PMTheanalyst.com — Why Andoni Iraola is So Suited to the Premier League and Would Be a Great Fit at Liverpool - Opta Analyst
- 1:46 PMESPN Soccer — Iraola the frontrunner to become Liverpool boss
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool considering Andoni Iraola after sacking Arne Slot
- 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He would get Liverpool fans’ – Sky reporter talks up Andoni Iraola for Reds after Slot sacking
"Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace the sacked Arne Slot at Liverpool. Iraola is one of the most highly rated coaches in Europe and known for his attacking style of play. Bournemouth finished only one place and three points behind Liverpool to qualify for next season's Europa League.
"Former Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is poised to take over at Liverpool this summer, following the exit of Arne Slot. The Basque manager announced his departure from Bournemout...
"Reports on Saturday claim that Andoni Iraola, who had been linked with the vacant managerial position at Milan, is now poised to take over from Arne Slot as head coach of Liverpool instead.Iraola pose...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:41 AMWhy are Liverpool interested in Andoni Iraola? The numbers behind the leading candidate to succeed Arne Slot
Iraola is the leading candidate for the vacant Liverpool head coach position after Slot’s sacking
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:25 AMAndoni Iraola to Liverpool: Everything we know so far
Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner to land the Liverpool job after the club sacked Arne Slot as head coach last week. The Dutchman was removed from his post just one year after guiding the Reds to the ...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 6:26 PMIraola the frontrunner with approach made - what do you think?
Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace the sacked Arne Slot at Liverpool. Iraola is one of the most highly rated coaches in Europe and known for his attacking style of play. Bournemouth finished only one place and three points behind Liverpool to qualify for next season's Europa League.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:26 PMWho is Andoni Iraola? All about ex-Bournemouth boss tipped for Liverpool manager job
Andoni Iraola has emerged as the widely tipped front-runner to be the next Liverpool manager following Arne Slot's shock Anfield sacking.
- Theanalyst.comMay 30, 2026, 1:54 PMWhy Andoni Iraola is So Suited to the Premier League and Would Be a Great Fit at Liverpool - Opta Analyst
Reports on Saturday suggest that Andoni Iraola is set to be appointed as the new Liverpool manager following the sacking of Arne Slot.
- ESPN SoccerMay 30, 2026, 1:46 PMIraola the frontrunner to become Liverpool boss
Andoni Iraola is the leading candidate to succeed Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach, sources have told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 1:12 PMLiverpool considering Andoni Iraola after sacking Arne Slot
Ex-Bournemouth boss Iraola is a candidate to take over at Anfield after Slot was sacked 12 months on from winning the Premier League
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 12:55 PM‘He would get Liverpool fans’ – Sky reporter talks up Andoni Iraola for Reds after Slot sacking
Andoni Iraola has been talked up as one of the early contenders to become the next Liverpool head coach after the dismissal of Arne Slot.The Merseyside club confirmed the Dutchman’s departure on Sat...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 12:13 PMAndoni Iraola Reportedly Heavy Favourite to Become Next Liverpool Manager
Liverpool parted ways with head coach Arne Slot today and Iraola is the likely successor.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 12:05 PMAndoni Iraola poised to take over at Liverpool following Arne Slot exit
Former Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is poised to take over at Liverpool this summer, following the exit of Arne Slot. The Basque manager announced his departure from Bournemout...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 12:05 PMMilan-linked Iraola in line to replace Slot as head coach of Liverpool
Reports on Saturday claim that Andoni Iraola, who had been linked with the vacant managerial position at Milan, is now poised to take over from Arne Slot as head coach of Liverpool instead.Iraola pose...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 12:03 PMAndoni Iraola and five contenders to become new Liverpool manager after Arne Slot sacked
The Dutch coach has failed to survive a turbulent season at Anfield with the club acting quickly since the end of the Premier League campaign
- CBS SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:54 AMArne Slot out at Liverpool after two seasons: Andoni Iraola top candidate to replace him, per report
The Dutch manager parted ways with the English club at the end of a disappointing follow-up to his title-winning campaign
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