Andoni Iroala explains surprising Liverpool contract decision and makes playing style pledge

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I don't want to be in a place because of a contract. I want to stay here a lot more years, it means I have done a very good job."But we have to earn it.

I've done it always like this."Iraola steered unfancied Bournemouth to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, helping the Cherries to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.An aggressive attacking playing style ensured that he succeeded Arne Slot in the Anfield hotseat and Liverpool fans can expect the very same approach to games from their new head coach next season.Iraola said: "I think we have to be our core principles, lots of games, maybe you face low blocks, but I prefer that, we're in control, less chances conceding, these are the scenarios we want. I want to be on the opposition's half, creating chances."I think you have the advantage that you saw me for three years in the Premier League.

Some know me better, but the people involved in football, they will know what we try to do."I understand this is Liverpool FC, we have to change some things, even tactically, but if they sign me it's because they want a lot of things I was doing at other clubs. So I don't want to change the DNA of my teams on the pitch.