Liverpool reach agreement with Andoni Iraola as contract details emerge

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The 43-year-old wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber to join him in the dugout on Merseyside and work is said to be ongoing over the make-up of his staff.Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has led discussions with Iraola, having been the figure who appointed him as Bournemouth's head coach in 2023. The Basque-born coach spent three years with the Cherries and led the club to 12th, ninth and sixth place finishes as he ended his time with the club with Europa League qualification.In addition to Hughes, Iraola will also be familiar with full-back Milos Kerkez who Liverpool signed from Bournemouth last summer.

The Dutchman had looked to say despite failing to back up his debut season's title win, as Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League.In a statement, Liverpool said: "We have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. "That does not diminish the work Arne has done here, or the respect we have for him."Nor is it a reflection of his talents.

Rather, it is indicative of the need for a different approach."Following the final match of the season, Iraola suggested he would take his time over any decision on his future. He had announced his departure in April."It's half-term for the kids, I will stay in Bournemouth until July," he said.