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Andoni Iraola is expected to arrive on Merseyside today to sign his contract with Liverpool, according to Sky Sports. The Reds reached a verbal agreement on all terms with the Spaniard two days ago, and he is set to become the team's new manager.
The process was spearheaded by sporting director Richard Hughes, who worked with Iraola at Bournemouth in 2023. The specialist has already informed the club's management of his desired coaching staff. This includes Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper, and Tom Webber, all of whom worked alongside him at Bournemouth.
Liverpool dismissed Arne Slot last week following a disappointing season. The Merseyside club quickly found his successor. After officially securing Iraola's services, the club will shift its focus to summer recruitment, although preparations for this have been underway for months.
The Reds' management will also consider the new manager's input on new player acquisitions, with the club expected to be active in the transfer market once again. However, the overall plans are not expected to change significantly. One key priority is finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah, with desired targets including Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola. Adam Wharton and Nico Williams are also on Iraola's wishlist.
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