Slot's successor is confirmed! Liverpool FC has appointed a new manager

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Liverpool FC have secured Arne Slot's successor, ending speculation over the managerial role.

Liverpool instead of Leverkusen: Andoni Iraola, previously linked with Bayer, will become the new head coach of the English record champions—and thus also of Germany international Florian Wirtz. Five days after parting ways with Arne Slot, the Reds announced the appointment of the 43-year-old Basque, whose departure from Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth had already been confirmed.

"I'm absolutely delighted. Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It doesn't take much to feel drawn to it," Iraola said in a club statement. "Liverpool is Liverpool."

His predecessor, Slot, took charge in summer 2024 as Jürgen Klopp's successor, guided the club to a 20th league title, but departed after finishing fifth in his second campaign.

Bayer Leverkusen had also been pursuing Iraola, but when Anfield's interest became clear, the Bundesliga club switched course and appointed Spaniard Carles Martínez (FC Toulouse) as Kasper Hjulmand's successor on Thursday.

The former Spain international (two caps) prospered at Bournemouth with relatively limited resources, guiding the club to sixth in the Premier League—just three points and one place behind Liverpool—on the back of fast, attractive football.