Andoni Iraola named Liverpool manager just days after Arne Slot sacking

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Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new manager.The Spaniard has officially arrived at Anfield as Arne Slot‘s successor, signing a two-year deal to take him through to the end of the 2027/28 season.Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Iraola just days after sacking SlotGettyIt comes after Slot was sacked on Saturday following an unsuccessful Premier League title defence, with the Reds getting a deal done swiftly before the World Cup gets started.They finished 25 points adrift of champions Arsenal in fifth place this season after suffering 12 Premier League defeats.That came just a year after they had won a record-equalling 20th title during the Dutchman’s first season in charge.And Slot has now been replaced in the Liverpool dugout by the former Bournemouth boss.Iraola left the Cherries at the end of the season following three years in charge at the Vitality Stadium.His final season at the helm saw Bournemouth qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.Their sixth-place finish has guaranteed Europa League football next term, with Marco Rose in charge as Iraola’s replacement.Slot’s replacement has been appointed, with Iraola now taking the reinsMore to follow…