Key facts
- Andoni Iraola has verbally agreed to become Liverpool's new head coach.
- Iraola will replace the recently sacked Arne Slot.
- Sporting director Richard Hughes led the negotiations.
- Hughes favors Iraola's high-intensity playing style.
- Iraola announced in April that he would leave AFC Bournemouth.
Following the sacking of Arne Slot last week, Liverpool have moved to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new coach. Iraola, who had announced in April that he would be departing AFC Bournemouth, has verbally agreed to the terms. Sporting director Richard Hughes has been leading the discussions and reportedly favors Iraola's high-intensity playing style. The club aims for a swift resolution in appointing their new manager.