Liverpool have opened talks with Andoni Iraola to become their new head coach. Iraola is the frontrunner for the position.
Key facts
- •Andoni Iraola is the clear frontrunner for the Liverpool head coach position.
- •Iraola's contract with Bournemouth expired at the end of last season, making him available for the role.
- •Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the negotiations with Iraola.
- •The club aims to complete the hiring process before the World Cup starts on 11 June.
- •Iraola is likely to bring his former assistant Tommy Elphick to Anfield if appointed.
- •Sebastian Hoeness and Pierre Sage were also considered for the position.
Liverpool have started formal talks with Andoni Iraola to succeed Arne Slot as head coach. Iraola's style of play aligns with Liverpool's desired front-footed approach.
Negotiations and Timeline
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the negotiations with Iraola. Hughes has a strong working relationship with Iraola's agent, Inaki Ibanez, and talks are expected to progress quickly. Liverpool aim to complete the hiring process before the World Cup starts on 11 June.
Other Candidates and Staff
While Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness and Pierre Sage of Lens have been considered, Iraola has always been seen as the leading candidate. Iraola is likely to bring his former assistant at Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick, to Anfield if appointed. Liverpool have not made any approaches to further additions to their coaching staff, despite being linked with former midfielder Thiago Alcântara.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Football.
