Xavi Valero leaves Liverpool coaching staff as overhaul continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Xavi Valero has departed as Liverpool's head of first-team goalkeeper coaching, as confirmed by James Pearce. His exit follows the club's recent transition under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who has brought in several members from his Bournemouth staff. Valero informed the club of his intention to return to Spain before the end of last season, with his departure described as amicable. Liverpool now seeks a replacement for Valero ahead of pre-season, with Colin Stewart expected to serve as interim coach while the club evaluates candidates.
- •Xavi Valero has left Liverpool's coaching staff.
- •He decided to return to Spain before last season ended.
- •Andoni Iraola is leading a significant staff overhaul.
- •Colin Stewart will serve as interim goalkeeper coach.
- •Liverpool is searching for a permanent replacement.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — James Pearce confirms Liverpool coach has left the club
"Xavi Valero Exit Adds Another Moving Part to Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola RebuildLiverpool’s summer reset under Andoni Iraola was always going to be bigger than one head coach walking through the doo...
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