Andoni Iraola is emerging as a potential successor to Liverpool following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
The former manager of Bournemouth is considered a strong contender, alongside other candidates, and he has garnered significant interest from key figures at Anfield.
Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s director of football, was the one who brought Iraola to Bournemouth after parting ways with Gary O’Neil.
Additionally, Iraola is attracting attention from Crystal Palace, who are searching for a new manager after the departure of Oliver Glasner, as well as Bayer Leverkusen, who recently parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand.
Iraola, who chose to depart Bournemouth rather than renew his contract, led the team to their highest-ever league finish, securing sixth place and qualifying for European competition for the first time, while going unbeaten in his last 18 league games in charge.
Liverpool’s decision to part ways with Slot followed a review at the end of the season, where the club finished fifth and suffered 19 losses across all competitions.
Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool (PA)
The club had been supportive of the Dutchman until this point, stating in a club announcement: “This was a challenging decision for us as a club. The contributions that Arne has made to Liverpool FC during his tenure have been significant, meaningful, and, importantly, successful for both our supporters and ourselves.”
“We are immensely grateful for everything he has accomplished, which was underpinned by his work ethic, dedication, and expertise, reinforcing our belief that he is a standout leader in his domain.”
“However, we have collectively reached the conclusion that a change is necessary for the club to progress. It is essential to emphasize that this decision was not made lightly.”