SportFootballAndoni IraolaLiverpool are in the final stages of the process to appoint a new head coach with Andoni Iraola poised to sign a two-year deal after being identified as an ideal Arne Slot successor21:24, 02 Jun 2026Updated 21:28, 02 Jun 2026Andoni Iraola will join Liverpool on a two-year contract after striking a verbal agreement to become the Reds' new head coach, it has been claimed.‌The outgoing Bournemouth manager swiftly emerged as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Arne Slot after the Dutchman was sacked by Liverpool on Saturday. And it now appears as though confirmation of Iraola's appointment is imminent following further talks between the 43-year-old and the former Premier League champions.‌The Athletic report that Iraola is expected to sign a two-year contract with Liverpool: the same length of time both of his previous Bournemouth deals ran for.‌Confirmation of Iraola's appointment is expected before the end of the week if the process to install him continues to run smoothly with the Spaniard keen on bringing his assistant at Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick, to Anfield.Iraola also wants Pablo de la Torre, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber to be part of his backroom team at Liverpool, who fell well below expectations in the Premier League this season, finishing fifth.‌The former Rayo Vallecano boss leaves Bournemouth after guiding them to their highest ever league finish of sixth, guaranteeing Europa League football in the process.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Article continues belowFollow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Premier LeagueAFC BournemouthLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola