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Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola — Liverpool manager overseeing squad recruitment and pre-season preparations for the 2026-27 season.

2026-05-032026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Becker had earlier been booked for arguing with the referee, after the fourth official did not have the electronic board ready for ⁠Andoni Iraola’s triple substitution when the match was level at 1-1 after about 70 minutes.

    Becker fined for kicking sub. board after Forest draw
  3. Joy Online

    Dominik Szoboszlai levelled for Liverpool after Marcos Llorente had initially given Atletico the lead before Mac Allister fired in from outside the box to give Andoni Iraola his first win at home for Liverpool and his first Champions League victory as manager.

    Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Athletico Madrid
  4. Joy Online

    Andoni Iraola was appointed this summer as Slot’s successor and, after using Mac Allister as a substitute in the top-flight opener at Newcastle, has started him in the past two games.

    Mac Allister ‘sad’ at no Liverpool contract offer
  5. Daily Guide

    After featuring regularly for the Reds during pre-season, Elliott was left out of the squads to face Newcastle and Nottingham Forest by new head coach Andoni Iraola.

    Valencia Sign Liverpool’s Elliott On Loan
  6. Joy Online

    After featuring regularly for the Reds during pre-season, Elliott was left out of the squads to face Newcastle and Nottingham Forest by new head coach Andoni Iraola.

    Valencia sign Liverpool’s Elliott on loan
  7. Daily Guide

    Primarily a left winger, Barcola can also operate in other attacking positions and is expected to provide additional options for Andoni Iraola’s side following Mohamed Salah’s departure, Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury and the possibility of Cody Gakpo leaving.

    Liverpool Complete £123m Deal For Bradley Barcola
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The France international will add depth to Andoni Iraola’s squad following the departure of Mohamed Salah, the long-term injury absence of Hugo Ekitike, and the potential sale of Cody Gakpo.

    Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
  9. The Chronicle

    The France international will add depth to Andoni Iraola’s squad following the departure of Mohamed Salah, the long-term injury absence of Hugo Ekitike, and the potential sale of Cody Gakpo.

    Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
  10. August 2026
  11. Joy Online

    The France international will add depth to Andoni Iraola’s squad following the departure of Mohamed Salah, the long-term injury absence of Hugo Ekitike, and the potential sale of Cody Gakpo.

    Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
  12. Joy Online

    While defending champions Arsenal have continuity with Mikel Arteta in charge, rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new bosses in the dugout in Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso respectively.

    Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

Friday 11 September

  1. Liverpool goalkeeper Becker fined for kicking substitution board

    Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was fined £8,000 by the FA after kicking an electronic substitution board following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The incident occurred after the fourth official did not have the board ready for Forest manager Andoni Iraola's triple substitution.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 10 September

  1. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League

    Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mac Allister says Liverpool has not offered contract renewal

    Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club, though he has not had direct contact with Liverpool over the decision. Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool in June 2023, said he will continue to give his best while remaining at the club.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on loan

    Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old Liverpool midfielder, has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan for the remainder of the season with no option or obligation to buy. This marks the second consecutive season Elliott has been loaned out by Liverpool, following a stint at Aston Villa last year.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joins Valencia on season loan

    Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined La Liga side Valencia on loan until the end of the season, with no option or obligation for a permanent transfer. This is Elliott's second consecutive season on loan after spending the previous campaign at Aston Villa.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Liverpool signs France winger Bradley Barcola for £123 million

    Liverpool completed the signing of France international Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for an initial £106m plus £17m in performance-related add-ons, on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old winger becomes Liverpool's fifth summer signing.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Liverpool signs French forward Barcola from PSG for £123m

    Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, with an initial payment of £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Liverpool complete £123m signing of PSG forward Barcola

    Liverpool have signed France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for up to £123m (initial £106m plus £17m in add-ons), with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract as the club's fifth summer arrival. Barcola scored 13 goals and provided seven assists in 49 games for PSG last season.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £123m

    Liverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m, comprising an initial £106m plus £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract and becomes the fifth new arrival at Anfield this summer.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola says Liverpool lack depth to sustain required performance level

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted after a 2–2 draw against Monaco that the squad cannot maintain the intensity he demands throughout matches, particularly after substitutions, and that they have work to do before the Premier League season begins.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Liverpool loses 4-2 to Leeds in pre-season friendly

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola saw his side produce a strong first-half performance but concede four goals without reply in the second half during a 4-2 loss to Leeds in Chicago, exposing defensive weaknesses and set-piece vulnerabilities.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Liverpool prepares opening bid for PSG's Barcola

    Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Chiesa focuses on Liverpool despite limited playing time

    Federico Chiesa says he is "only thinking about Liverpool" after scoring in a friendly under new manager Andoni Iraola, though the Italian forward has started just one Premier League game in two seasons and previously stated he would look elsewhere if he couldn't find consistency in the league.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Liverpool boss wants Mac Allister, Alisson to stay

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to retain midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson amid speculation about their futures. Mac Allister has two years remaining on his contract and has not begun new deal talks, while Alisson has one year left and has been linked with Juventus.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola seeks more signings for 2026-27 season

    New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the club needs to sign more players beyond the two already acquired, with the club working to complete transfers before the 2026-27 season. Iraola also highlighted the challenge of managing the side's campaign without key players including Mo Salah and those with long-term injuries.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 29 June

  1. Diomande prefers PSG over Liverpool as clubs negotiate deal

    Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Liverpool sign Munoz, bid £86m for Diomande

    Liverpool have signed Spain winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m (£34.5m) and offered RB Leipzig a package worth approximately 100m euros (£86m) for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, though Leipzig want more and prefer not to sell the 19-year-old during the transfer window.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Liverpool trigger Munoz's release clause in £34.6m deal

    Liverpool are set to sign 22-year-old winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his £34.6m release clause, with the club conducting his medical in the United States. Munoz will be Liverpool's first signing since Andoni Iraola became head coach.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Crystal Palace in talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage

    Crystal Palace have held initial talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach, after BBC Sport revealed he was a leading candidate to replace Oliver Glasner. Palace have contacted Lens to discuss a financial package to release Sage from his contract with the Ligue 1 side.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coach on two-year deal

    Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year contract following Arne Slot's departure. The former Bournemouth manager, 43, takes over after the Reds finished the Premier League season with 60 points and qualified for next season's Champions League.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach

    Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach following Arne Slot's sacking, a year after the Dutchman led them to the Premier League title. The former Bournemouth manager, who guided the Cherries to sixth place this season, replaces Slot at Anfield.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Liverpool in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola for head coach

    Liverpool are pursuing ex-Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as their next head coach following Arne Slot's sacking, with Iraola keen to bring his assistant Tommy Elphick to Anfield. The 43-year-old Spaniard is the clear favourite for the role as Liverpool seek a manager who can deliver front-foot, aggressive football.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Liverpool agrees deal with Iraola to replace Slot

    Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to become head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot, with a two-year deal expected. A formal announcement confirming Iraola's appointment is expected this week.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Arne Slot sacked as Liverpool manager after fifth-place finish

    Arne Slot was dismissed as Liverpool head coach on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind Arsenal, despite winning the Premier League title in his first campaign. In an emotional letter, the Dutchman said he leaves Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" and expressed confidence in the club's future, with the club set to open talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sacks head coach Arne Slot after two seasons

    Head coach Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons. The Dutchman guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his first season but the club finished fifth in the Premier League this year.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Liverpool sacks head coach Arne Slot after two seasons

    Liverpool has dismissed head coach Arne Slot after two seasons following the club's fifth-place Premier League finish this year, despite winning the league title in his debut season. Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace him.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iraola departs Bournemouth after securing Europa League qualification

    Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Arteta learns of Arsenal title win from tearful son

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he discovered his side had won the Premier League title while having a barbecue in his garden, when his oldest son ran out to tell him after Bournemouth held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw. Arteta had left the training ground where players gathered to watch the match because he could not bring the energy he wanted.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

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