Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIraola is the new Liverpool manager (PA)Andoni Iraola held his first press conference as Liverpool manager, stating his desire to add more players to the squad as quickly as possible after recent high-profile departures and changes behind the scenes at Anfield.He confirmed that the club is actively working on new signings, acknowledging his preference for players to be available from the start of pre-season training, with Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate all having left the club, while transfer guru Michael Edwards has also moved on.Iraola indicated that Harvey Elliott, returning from a challenging loan spell, will be given a chance to impress and integrate into his plans for the upcoming season. The new manager expressed his intention to embrace the “magic” of being Liverpool's head coach, acknowledging the immense scale of the role while vowing to remain true to himself and explore the city. He outlined his vision for the team, aiming to create a side that is hard-working, intense, and aggressive, fostering a strong connection and sense of pride among the supporters. In fullAndoni Iraola speaks out on Liverpool transfer plans after Michael Edwards exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Andoni Iraola spoke at his first Liverpool press conference on Monday

The 44-year-old spoke of the "magic" of the Merseyside club and their summer transfer plans at his introductory press conference.

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New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said he was impatient to sign more new players as the Premier League side set out to improve on last season’s campaign. Liverpool, who finished…

Liverpool’s new manager has a squad to reshape after a number of key departures.

Andoni Iraola said on Monday he wants to enjoy the "magic" linked with being the manager of Liverpool but is determined his Anfield appointment does not change him fundamentally.

"Selfishly, I want the players here from day one for pre-season, but football doesn't work like that. The club is working hard to get...

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The head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supporters