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.
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… Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola announced he will leave at the end of this season – and this result ensures the Spaniard has helped achieve the magnificent feat of securing European football for next term. …
Arsenal are 2025/26 EPL champions after Man City draw at BournemouthJoy Online
… Guardiola was asked about Andoni Iraola’s departure from the Cherries and whether he had thought about his own farewell. …
Man City preparing for Guardiola departureThe Ghanaian Times
… Despite having also identified Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva as potential replacements for Rosenior, whose role has been filled by interim coach Calum McFarlane in recent weeks, the Chelsea hierarchy has been in talks with Alonso in recent days after making …
Chelsea appoint Alonso on 4-yr dealJoy Online
… The other candidates Sky Sports News knew Chelsea were interested in were Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham head coach Marco Silva. …
Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coachJoy Online
… Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva are among those already known to be on the list of names to replace Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month, while it is understood Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner also features in Chelsea‘s thoughts. …
Chelsea start contacting prospective head coachesJoy Online
… Andoni Iraola had been linked with a return to his former club after saying he will leave his role as Bournemouth manager this summer. …
Terzic agrees to become new coach of Athletic ClubJoy Online
… Bournemouth analysis: Cherries move closer to Europe This contest pitted two managers who will leave this summer against each other, and Andoni Iraola emerged as the clear winner. …
Bournemouth moves into top 6th with win against Crystal PalaceCrystal 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.
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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 →