Arne Slot led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season as Klopp replacement. Then followed a tragic season, but as the reigning PL champion, the Dutchman still had full confidence, right up until the end of the season. Had Slot had a two-year contract, the Dutchman would probably have been sacked earlier, but a “this has to be better next season” attitude from the Liverpool management prevailed. It ended with the sacking of Slot, when the next man is applauded as coach of the Reds, the bosses have learned.
On Tuesday, hyperactive transfer journalist Romano and Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Liverpool and Iraola agreed on a contract. Nothing was said about the length of the contract.
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Liverpool and Iraola agree on two-year contract
The Athletic will follow up with additional information on Wednesday. According to the English media, Liverpool have signed a two-year deal. This means that Andoni Iraola will initially be Liverpool manager until the summer of 2028.
Thus, the Spaniard gets his debut season – and the always demanding second season before he can possibly be weighed too lightly. The Liverpool bosses have learned.
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