Next Liverpool boss odds with Andoni Iraola top and Jurgen Klopp sixth to replace Arne Slot
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SportFootballLiverpool FCNeed to knowThere are some high-profile names on the list but one clear frontrunner following the sacking of Arne SlotArne Slot has been sacked(Image: Getty Images)The early frontrunners in the betting odds for the Liverpool job following the dismissal of Arne SlotDismissal decision: Liverpool have severed ties with Arne Slot after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign that saw the club finish in fifth position. While the Reds secured Champions League qualification, a season without silverware, coupled with a growing sense that the team's identity had become stale, prompted the club's hierarchy to act.Slot's record: Slot departs Merseyside with a deeply divided legacy, having steered Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown during his 2024/25 debut campaign after replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Yet his second year fell apart owing to a crippling injury crisis, a failure to bed in summer recruits and a breakdown in relations with departing legend Mohamed Salah.Club's statement: The Reds confirmed that "the process to appoint a successor is underway." While the decision was reportedly taken with considerable reluctance, the leadership conveyed their gratitude by saying: "He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation."Andoni Iraola (8/11 favourite): The ex-Bournemouth manager has emerged as the clear odds-on favourite for the vacancy after confirming his exit from the Cherries. His tactical adaptability and proven credentials in European football make him a compelling, Premier League-tested candidate.Julian Nagelsmann (13/2): The Germany head coach is a tantalising, top-drawer option for the Reds as they seek a world-class successor.
His possession-driven philosophy and extensive history of handling superstar personalities could provide the firm, commanding presence required to steer the squad into its next chapter.Jurgen Klopp (9/1): The former Reds manager is at short odds for a sentimental return to the Anfield dugout. While highly improbable given his exit two years ago, bookmakers are unwilling to dismiss the possibility of a fairytale comeback to restore the identity he originally created.READ MORE: Arne Slot releases statement after Liverpool sacking following lengthy club confirmationGet Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.