Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coach on two-year deal
Liverpool have confirmed former Bournemouth manager Igor Iraola on a two-year contract as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot.
Liverpool have confirmed former Bournemouth manager Igor Iraola on a two-year contract as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot.
Senior figures at Manchester City say Pep Guardiola often considered stepping down during difficult spells before ultimately leaving the Etihad; after summer reinforcements, the club are targeting a strong resurgence.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has responded to Arne Slot's dismissal, saying he was not consulted; the Reds finished sixth in the Premier League last season and narrowly secured Champions League qualification.
Monaco confirmed at the end of the season that they have parted ways with Pocognoli. The club finished seventh and were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League qualifying play-off.
Ornstein confirms Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Iraola, with the incoming head coach set to bring four assistants and a formal unveiling possible this week.
Fulham have confirmed that head coach Marco Silva will leave the club when his contract expires to join Benfica and succeed Jose Mourinho. Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between both parties.
David Ancelotti, 36, has signed a two-year contract with Lille to take charge of the first team — his second standalone managerial role after Botafogo.
Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot at the end of the season, with Andoni Iraola set to take over as head coach. The club opted against Xabi Alonso primarily because his approach does not align with the high-intensity pressing football associated with the Klopp era.
Liverpool have officially confirmed their split with Slot, with reports placing him as AC Milan's leading candidate for the managerial role and talks said to be underway; Iraola is tipped to take over at the Reds.
Liverpool confirmed Slot's departure on Saturday, with Iraola the leading candidate to replace him; the Reds drew 1-1 with Brentford on the final day to finish fifth on 60 points but still secured Champions League qualification.
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