Andoni Iraola set to be named Liverpool manager

Liverpool are set to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next manager after Arne Slot's departure. The club moved quickly to identify the Spaniard as their preferred candidate, and negotiations are expected to progress rapidly. Slot leaves after a season that failed to meet expectations at Anfield; the team struggled to establish consistent momentum and fell short of the standards demanded by supporters and the hierarchy.

Despite occasional positive performances and a title in his first season, Liverpool finished 25 points behind Arsenal and only secured Champions League qualification on the final day. Fabrizio Romano wrote on X that Iraola is Liverpool's chosen successor and that talks will move forward quickly.

Iraola's reputation for an aggressive, progressive style — including an energetic pressing system and the ability to maximise resources — aligns with the club's desire for a high‑intensity tactical direction. Formal steps remain before any appointment is completed, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming days.

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