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Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola is the Basque head coach of Liverpool, appointed on 4 June 2026 after the club dismissed Arne Slot.
- Born22 June 1982 (age 44)
- NationalitySpain
- ClubLiverpool
- RoleHead coach
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Who is Andoni Iraola?
Andoni Iraola is the Basque head coach of Liverpool, appointed on 4 June 2026 after the club dismissed Arne Slot.
A combative right-back, he played 510 competitive matches over 12 seasons for Athletic Bilbao.
He began coaching in 2018, winning the Cypriot Super Cup with AEK Larnaca, then took Rayo Vallecano up to LaLiga in his first season. At Bournemouth from 2023 he delivered the highest finish in the club’s history in 2025-26 and a first-ever place in European football.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Andoni Iraola |
| Date of birth | 22 June 1982 |
| Age | 44 |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Current role | Head coach |
| Club | Liverpool |
| League | Premier League |
| Appointed | 4 June 2026 |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- Appointed head coach of Liverpool on 4 June 2026.
- Liverpool are 6th in the Premier League with 9 points (won 2, drawn 3, lost 0), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Premier League page.
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Who is Andoni Iraola?
Andoni Iraola is the Basque head coach of Liverpool, appointed on 4 June 2026 after the club dismissed Arne Slot.
How old is Andoni Iraola?
Andoni Iraola was born on 22 June 1982 and is 44 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Andoni Iraola coach?
Liverpool, in the Premier League.
When did Andoni Iraola take over at Liverpool?
On 4 June 2026.