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Liverpool set to appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:25 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Liverpool set to appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach soon
Summary

Liverpool is poised to announce Andoni Iraola as their new head coach imminently. Following the departure of Arne Slot, discussions appear to be advancing quickly, with expectations for an official confirmation within the week. David Lynch from Anfield Index indicated that Liverpool is eager to finalize the appointment before the upcoming World Cup. Iraola, currently linked to Bournemouth, is viewed as the front runner for the position, with conversations reportedly ongoing for some time.

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  • •Liverpool wants to finalize a new head coach quickly after Slot's departure.
  • •Andoni Iraola is the leading candidate for the coaching role.
  • •An announcement is expected before the World Cup.
  • •Lynch describes the week as potentially chaotic with managerial changes.
  • •Iraola's coaching style may align well with Liverpool's objectives.
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  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Journalist: Liverpool set to announce new head coach imminently
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