BBC Sport6/2/2026Sports1 min readUnited Kingdom
Andoni Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool's next head coach
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- Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to become their next head coach, replacing Arne Slot.
- Iraola, who left Bournemouth, is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal and wants to bring his former assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper with him.
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Why It Matters
Liverpool are looking for a new head coach after sacking Arne Slot. Andoni Iraola has left his role at Bournemouth at the end of the season.
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Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.
Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield.
According to a report in The Athletic,, external Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal.
The 43-year-old Spaniard is keen to bring Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, his assistants at Bournemouth, to Anfield as part of his coaching staff.
BBC Sport understands Bournemouth are yet to have any formal contact from either Elphick or Cooper regarding their futures.
Open Questions
- Will Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper join Iraola at Liverpool?
- What is the duration of Arne Slot's contract that was terminated?
- What were the specific reasons for Arne Slot's sacking?
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