Liverpool set out key condition for next manager as formal Andoni Iraola talks begin
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The Spanish boss, who is set to leave the Vitality Stadium when his contract expires this summer, has built up an impressive reputation for attacking, free-flowing football.Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is leading the Reds' search for a new manager and knows Iraola well from his time at Bournemouth.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! The Reds won the Premier League title in his first year at the club, but there was a significant drop off in form last season.Slot is said to have been take by surprise at the club's decision to sack him, with plans already underway ahead of the summer transfer window.Explaining the decision to part ways with the Dutch head coach, a joint-statement from the club's owners said: "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. This was evident when he agreed to take over as head coach, when he guided us to the Premier League title and throughout the season just ended when he faced considerable challenges and burdens."At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward.
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. The compassion and humanity he showed throughout that time said a great deal about him as a person."As such, we can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career, with our expectation being that he will continue to be successful.