Liverpool to sanction two more departures after Andoni Iraola manager agreement
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have reached an agreement to appoint former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as their new head coach after sacking Arne Slot on SaturdayLiverpool coaches Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst are set to follow Arne Slot out of the exit door, with Andoni Iraola close to being appointed at Anfield. The Reds dismissed their head coach on Saturday after finishing fifth in the Premier League this season.Slot faced a disrupted summer after winning the title in his first season at the club.
It comes after Ruben Peeters issued a statement to confirm his exit.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIn an emotional message posted on LinkedIn, Peeters offered his appreciation to Liverpool as he confirmed that he would be leaving.“After two unforgettable seasons at Liverpool FC, it is time to say goodbye,” Peeters wrote.
“Winning the Premier League together will always be a special memory and the ultimate highlight of this incredible journey.“But above all, I’m grateful for two years of going to work every day with such enthusiasm, surrounded by amazing colleagues and great people.“Thank you to everyone at Liverpool FC for the trust, support and unforgettable moments.”Liverpool’s search for a replacement for Slot is all but over, with the Reds reaching a verbal agreement to appoint former Bournemouth boss Iraola.Iraola is reportedly looking to bring assistant Tommy Elphick, a lifelong Liverpool fan, with him as well as Pablo de la Torre, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber.Elphick last week turned down the chance to take over at Bristol City and Bournemouth said on Tuesday that they had not been formally contacted by Liverpool over their staff members.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaArne Slot