Andoni Iraola backed to complete £77m transfer as fresh Liverpool appointment verdict delivered
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But former Barcelona and Valencia man Mendieta believes Iraola could convince Williams to move to Anfield as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.He said: “There will definitely be interest in Nico Williams and Andoni Iraola might be able to convince him to join Liverpool. There were rumors about him potentially joining Barcelona last year.“Unfortunately, he’s had a difficult season with a few injuries, but if he performs well at the World Cup, the rumours will likely start again.
He is a great, versatile player, I prefer him on the left, but he can play on both sides.“Of course, Andoni Iraola knows him very well. It would be exciting for Liverpool fans that’s for sure.”Iraola was appointed Liverpool boss last week; the Spaniard signed a two-year contract to succeed the sacked Arne Slot.The 43-year-old emerged as Liverpool’s top target after guiding unfashionable Bournemouth to 12th, ninth and sixth-placed finishes in the Premier League.Iraola is also known for playing an attractive, high-energy, attacking brand of football, and Mendieta believes the former Cherries boss is the perfect fit for Liverpool.“Andoni Iraola is a great fit for Liverpool thanks to his style, but also because Iraola has already been in the Premier League," the former Spain international told Grosvenor Sport.“The players have already seen the style of football he plays on a weekly basis, and they have seen what it's all about.“With Xabi Alonso, players would’ve seen him at Leverkusen, but I'm sure none of them watch Madrid or Leverkusen in every single match.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that's 'designed for football' from £4.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.“So I think in that way, Iraola has a bit of an advantage over Xabi Alonso in the sense that the players and fans have seen the way he works in more detail, and I'm sure they'll be happy because, obviously, Iraola is a fantastic manager.“It was also a surprise how he announced he was leaving, but there was not really anything lined up. Maybe he knew something we didn't, but it was after a successful season and getting into Europe, he decided to leave.“It's a great signing by Liverpool as well.