Andoni Iraola — appointed Liverpool head coach on two-year deal after leaving Bournemouth, where he guided the club to sixth place and Europa League qualification.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
… Palace turned their attentions to Sage after failing to attract the number one target, Andoni Iraola, to Selhurst Park. …
Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager SageThe Ghanaian Times
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot. …
Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coachJoy Online
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. …
Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coachThe Ghanaian Times
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. …
Liverpool in advanced talks with ex-Bournemouth coachJoy Online
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. …
Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed SlotJoy Online
… Liverpool will open formal talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach. …
I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs – SlotJoy Online
… Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot. …
Liverpool sack head coach SlotJoy Online
… Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot. …
Liverpool sack head coach SlotJoy Online
… For a while, they believed the Champions League was possible, but there was to be no fairytale finale for Andoni Iraola. …
Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapterJoy Online
… A minute later, Martin [Odegaard] called me on video.” He also revealed that after the game he rang Bournemouth manager and childhood friend Andoni Iraola to thank him. …
Arteta told of title win by crying son – while having barbecueCrystal 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, leaving the Gunners four points clear before the final round of games. Mikel Arteta's side are set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1 after the season ends. The 44-year-old Spanish coach, recently fired by Real Madrid, said he shares Chelsea's ambition to compete at the highest level and win trophies.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea has begun contact with managerial candidates including Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Oliver Glasner to appoint a permanent head coach to replace Liam Rosenior. The club hopes to complete the appointment before pre-season training begins in early July.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
German manager Edin Terzic has agreed to become Athletic Club's new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde. The 43-year-old, former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take charge at the start of next season.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth defeated Crystal Palace to reach sixth place in the Premier League with 52 points, extending their unbeaten run to 15 games and boosting hopes of qualifying for Europe for the first time. Palace, fielding a much-changed line-up after Thursday's Conference League semi-final, played poorly and remain 15th in the table.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →