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Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola — Liverpool manager who arrived from Bournemouth, currently navigating Champions League football and adapting to team changes post-Salah.

2026-05-022026-09-20

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "I'm ready to go for it." Szoboszlai's decision to commit his long-term future to Liverpool is a major boost for new manager Andoni Iraola, who has arrived from Bournemouth to replace the sacked Arne Slot.

    Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new contract
  3. Citizen Digital

    Iraola vows to remain true to himself at Liverpool By AFP July 14, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Andoni Iraola, the new manager for English Premier League football side Liverpool, poses as he m

    Iraola vows to remain true to himself at Liverpool
  4. June 2026
  5. The Standard

    Coventry are back in the top-flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.Andoni Iraola's first Premier League game as Liverpool manager will be at Newcastle on August 23.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  6. The Standard

    Munoz, who is currently on World Cup duty, completed a medical at Spain's base in Tennessee and has agreed a six-year contract with the Premier League club.The 22-year-old will become the first signing for Reds boss Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
  7. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager By AFP June 02, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bournemouth Manager Andoni Iraola signing a new contract, extending his stay at the Premier League

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over By AFP May 30, 2026 05:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "c

    Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
  10. Citizen Digital

    His Ghana debut followed in June 2022, and Semenyo eventually earned his move to the Premier League, blossoming into one of its most potent wingers under Andoni Iraola.

    Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
  11. Citizen Digital

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    Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
  12. Citizen Digital

    Rayan and David Brooks hit the post as Bournemouth should have secured victory in Andoni Iraola's final home game in charge.

    Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth
  13. Citizen Digital

    Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann have been linked as potential candidates, but Carrick has made himself the frontrunner.

    Three talking points from the Premier League
Sport

Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

The News

Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.

16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola faces emotional return to former club Bournemouth

    Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Sunderland returns to European football after 53 years

    Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Iraola expects Liverpool to experience ups and downs

    Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham despite fatigue, Iraola says

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. Liverpool striker Isak rebounds from poor debut season

    Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Iraola's Champions League debut

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mac Allister scores as Liverpool beats Atletico Madrid 2-1

    Alexis Mac Allister scored to cap Liverpool's comeback win over Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Marcos Llorente giving Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 29 August

  1. Liverpool draws with Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut

    Andoni Iraola's first match as Liverpool manager ended in a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, with Victor Munoz's deflected effort salvaging a late point. Forest had twice taken the lead through Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 28 August

  1. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola hopeful on PSG winger Barcola pursuit

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the club is hunting for more wingers, with transfer talks for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola reported to be on track for a deal worth up to £120 million. Liverpool have also been linked with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as potential signings to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah's departure.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Liverpool captain Van Dijk calls season unacceptable after draw

    Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Liverpool and City begin seasons without Salah and Guardiola

    Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. Iraola seeks wingers as Liverpool adjusts after Salah departure

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal begin title defense as Premier League season returns

    Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Van Dijk demands Liverpool improve after poor season

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Bezos consortium buys 38 percent stake in Liverpool

    A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and co-founder Eduardo Saverin, purchased close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake within 12 months.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bezos consortium buys nearly 40% stake in Liverpool FC

    A consortium led by Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 38 percent of Premier League club Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group. The consortium also has an option to buy a controlling stake in the club within 12 months, though without a formal commitment.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Nine Premier League clubs debut new managers this season

    Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 15 August

  1. Liverpool sells minority stake to Bezos-led consortium

    Liverpool's owners have agreed to sell a minority stake to a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, marking the latest move in competition between American owners for Premier League dominance.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool sells minority stake to Bezos-led consortium

    Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake in the Premier League club to a consortium led by British-Indian millionaire Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. According to reports, the stake acquired is around one-third of the club.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Barcelona defender Araujo joins Liverpool on season-long loan

    Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona until June 2027, with Liverpool covering his wages and holding a purchase option set at 55 million euros according to Spanish press reports.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Iraola's Liverpool debut ends in 3-2 friendly loss to Monaco

    Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead for the second week running, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scoring before Monaco's Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth, and Paris Brunner turned the match around.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Leeds beat Liverpool 4-2 in friendly ahead of Premier League season

    Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bezos in talks to join Liverpool minority stake bid

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia that has expressed interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool, though Sky News reported he is not certain to proceed with the plan.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool boss wants Mac Allister and Alisson to stay

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed his desire to retain midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson at the club, with Mac Allister having two years remaining on his five-year contract signed in 2023 and facing speculation about a possible summer departure.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year contract

    Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract, ending speculation over his future. The Hungary captain was rewarded for his strong form last season, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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