Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool’s next manager.
As revealed earlier today, negotiations are expected to progress quickly, with formal steps now set to follow after Liverpool made their decision. Iraola is expected to succeed Arne Slot and become the club’s new head coach.
Romano posted on X: “Andoni Iraola, set to become the next Liverpool manager as revealed earlier today! The negotiations will move forward quickly to get it done with formal steps but #LFC decision made… …Iraola will be the next manager.”
Andoni Iraola took charge of his final game as Bournemouth head coach on Sunday, a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest that secured a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and Europa League qualification.
Iraola has previously worked with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes during their time at Bournemouth, ahead of Hughes’ move to Merseyside in 2024.
The 43-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs since his planned departure was announced last month, with Crystal Palace among those reportedly keen.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave when his contract expires, and reports have suggested Iraola fits their profile.
Chelsea and Manchester United were also linked, though both clubs have since appointed Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick respectively.
Iraola will be succeeded by former Borussia Dortmund head coach Marco Rose, who has agreed a three-year deal.
The Spaniard arrived from Rayo Vallecano in 2023 and initially signed a two-year contract, later extended by a further two years after his first season.
Bournemouth finished 12th in his debut campaign before improving to ninth in 2024-25, narrowly missing out on European qualification.
His tenure at the Vitality Stadium was defined by a high-intensity, aggressive playing style that transformed Bournemouth into one of the Premier League’s most proactive pressing sides.
Once a relatively passive team without the ball, they evolved under Iraola into a side that pressed high, attacked quickly after regaining possession, and relied on coordinated, front-footed defensive structures.
The approach required collective discipline, rapid decision-making, and constant movement, with players switching between zonal and man-to-man pressing depending on the situation.
While it took time to implement, the tactical shift eventually delivered consistent results and an 18-game unbeaten run that secured European qualification.
🚨💣 Andoni Iraola, set to become the next Liverpool manager as revealed earlier today!
The negotiations will move forward quickly to get it done with formal steps but #LFC decision made…
…Iraola will be the next manager. 🛑🔜 pic.twitter.com/r4K1xRnxDP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2026
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