Andoni Iraola on his way to Liverpool and due to arrive in hours

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SportFootballLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola is set to arrive on Merseyside this morning ahead of signing a deal to become Liverpool's new head coachAndoni Iraola is flying into Merseyside as he gets set to be appointed Liverpool’s new head coach.The 43-year-old has reached a verbal agreement with the Reds to become Arne Slot’s successor and is expected to sign a two-year contract.And Iraola could put pen to paper today (Thursday). The ECHO understands his flight from San Sebastian is due to land in Liverpool later this morning.The Spaniard swiftly emerged as the clear frontrunner to become the next Liverpool boss after Slot was sacked from the position on Saturday after two years in charge.Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the 2025-26 campaign after three seasons having led them to European qualification for the first time in their history.Discussions have been ongoing with the Athletic Bilbao legend and his representatives.And while Sebastian Hoeness of Stuttgart and Pierre Sage of Lens were also understood to be on the Reds’ managerial shortlist, Iraola was the overwhelmingly preferred option.At Anfield he will link back up with Richard Hughes.

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