Liverpool FC has named Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, handing the Spaniard a two-year contract. The appointment, announced on June 4, 2026, makes Iraola the successor to Arne Slot, who departed Anfield following the 2025-26 season.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has publicly urged Iraola to mount a serious Premier League title challenge in his very first season at the helm.
From Bournemouth to Anfield
Iraola built his reputation at Bournemouth, where he turned the Cherries into one of the most tactically disciplined sides in the Premier League. His teams are known for structured, high-intensity football.
Carragher highlighted the adaptation risks that come with managing a club of Liverpool’s size after working at Bournemouth.
