Liverpool fires manager Arne Slot after Premier League title win
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Liverpool has parted ways with manager Arne Slot following their Premier League title victory in the 2024-25 season. The decision comes as the club seeks to make a significant coaching change despite recent success. Reports indicate that Andoni Iraola is a leading candidate to take over the managerial position. The club's management appears focused on reshaping its future direction with this transition. Further developments on the hiring of a new manager are anticipated.
- •Liverpool won the Premier League title in the 2024-25 season.
- •Arne Slot has been dismissed following the title win.
- •Andoni Iraola is reportedly the top candidate for the managerial role.
- •The decision signals a potential shift in the club's strategy.
- •Further announcements regarding the new manager are expected soon.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool ramp up pursuit of Andoni Iraola as talks begin
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool set to open talks with Iraola as they look to replace Slot
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool fires Arne Slot after two-year reign with Andoni Iraola waiting in wings
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool fires Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola reportedly waiting in the wings
- 11:30 AMBBC News — Liverpool sack head coach Slot and approach Iraola - BBC
- 11:25 AMNBCSports.com — Arne Slot out at Liverpool; Andoni Iraola the perfect replacement? - NBC Sports
"Liverpool are set to open formal talks with Andoni Iraola in the coming days as they seek to make a swift appointment to replace coach Arne Slot. The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday just 12 months on from winning only the club’s second Premier League title in 35 years after a pitiful defence ended with them stumbling to a fifth-placed finish.
"Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.
"Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot after two years in charge and are targeting former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as his successor at Anfield
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:08 AMLiverpool ramp up pursuit of Andoni Iraola as talks begin
Liverpool want to make a swift appointment following the dismissal of Arne Slot
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:10 PMLiverpool set to open talks with Iraola as they look to replace Slot
Liverpool are set to open formal talks with Andoni Iraola in the coming days as they seek to make a swift appointment to replace coach Arne Slot. The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday just 12 months on from winning only the club’s second Premier League title in 35 years after a pitiful defence ended with them stumbling to a fifth-placed finish.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 6:46 PMLiverpool fires Arne Slot after two-year reign with Andoni Iraola waiting in wings
Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot after two years in charge and are targeting former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as his successor at Anfield
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:45 PMLiverpool fires Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola reportedly waiting in the wings
Liverpool won the Premier League title the 2024-25 season but fired manager Arne Slot with a potential replacement reportedly lined up.
- BBC NewsMay 30, 2026, 11:30 AMLiverpool sack head coach Slot and approach Iraola - BBC
Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge, with Andoni Iraola the leading contender to replace him.
- NBCSports.comMay 30, 2026, 11:25 AMArne Slot out at Liverpool; Andoni Iraola the perfect replacement? - NBC Sports
Arne Slot is out as Liverpool manager, and a clear frontrunner to replace him has emerged.
- Sky Sports Football—Iraola comes with risk for Liverpool – but Slot had to go
Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.
- Sky Sports Football—Liverpool begin talks with Iraola
Liverpool and Andoni Iraola have begun talks about the former Bournemouth head coach succeeding Arne Slot.
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