Claims made of 'internal disagreement' between FSG and Richard Hughes over key decision

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Andoni Iraola is reportedly close to being named as the new manager of Liverpool after FSG dismissed Arne Slot. ESPN pundit Jan-Aage Fjørtoft said that FSG spent weeks planning Arne Slot's departure and even consulted Jurgen Klopp for advice before pursuing Andoni Iraola ??: “I just got back from Germany today; there was talk that they’ve asked Jurgen Klopp for advice on who could be… pic.twitter.com/dgiC0uMwTi — Goaldata – Liverpool Zone (@LiverpoolZNE) June 2, 2026 Liverpool’s ‘internal disagreement’ over hiring Iraola to replace Slot According to former Everton CEO Keith Wyness, now working in the media, Liverpool weren’t unanimous in their decision to appoint Iraola even if the Spaniard is set to take charge.

Wyness told Football Insider: ”They decided late in the season on the Slot issue that they were going to have to make a move; they’re now finding themselves picking Iraola because he’s available. I’m not entirely convinced that Iraola is the one that they’ve been hunting all season.

I think there’s been a little bit of disagreement between Richard Hughes and the others at the top of Liverpool and as to how they’re going to approach it. “Iraola is available, and it’s been done quickly, but as I say that brings up a question mark in my mind as to whether he really was the one that they really wanted.” On paper, Iraola is the perfect fit for Liverpool.