BREAKING: Liverpool 'to SACK Arne Slot' as Andoni Iraola lined up in shock decision
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Arne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool manager after presiding over a disappointing second season, with ex-Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola wanted to replace himLiverpool have decided to sack Arne Slot and want to hire Andoni Iraola as his replacement. Slot still has a year left on his contract and it previously appeared as though he would continue as manager.But owners Fenway Sports Group have decided to cut ties with their boss after conducting a post-season review.
Iraola is their top target to replace Slot after leaving Bournemouth, having guided them to sixth place.The club said in a statement: "Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way."Having joined the club in June 2024, Arne went on to deliver our 20th league title in his first season in charge, ending the 2024-25 campaign as LMA Manager of the Year having also guided the team to the Carabao Cup final and the last 16 of the Champions League."He subsequently oversaw Champions League qualification for a second successive season in 2025-26 as the Reds also reached the quarter-finals of the same competition."Liverpool ownership added: “That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful.“As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, a diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.“From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it.
Again, it must be stressed that this is not a decision which has been reached lightly, anything but.“We would like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation for Arne, who will always hold a special place in the history of this football club as the coach who delivered Liverpool’s 20th league title.“That accomplishment – made all the more remarkable as it arrived in his very first season in charge – was built on outstanding coaching and leadership every single day.“He also helped guide the club through one of the most difficult periods imaginable following the loss of Diogo. Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach.“Arne leaves with our gratitude, with a Premier League title to his name, and with the knowledge that he and his family will always be welcomed back at Anfield.”Iraola is in high demand after leading Bournemouth into the Europa League by finishing the season with an 18-game unbeaten run.