Club ‘Have Been Informed’ Andoni Iraola Is Liverpool’s Top Candidate

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Michael Regan/Getty Images German side Bayer Leverkusen ‘have been informed’ of Liverpool making Andoni Iraola their top candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp. Bayer Leverkusen, where Xabi Alonso shone brightly, are firm admirers of Iraola and his style of play.

Now though the situation has changed and, according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen ‘have been informed’ that Iraola is now Liverpool’s top candidate, with talks taking place. Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes Iraola has not given any commitment to Bayer Leverkusen, leaving him free to take the Liverpool job if it is offered to him.

“He’s especially vocal and demanding in these games and he doesn’t care about the tactical side. “We all knew we had to eat a big bowl of rice the night before because he made sure you empty the tank.” Liverpool’s players are likely to find training intense and demanding if Iraola becomes the new manager at Anfield.