Sports · 25 July 2026

New Liverpool boss Iraola held talks with other clubs

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Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's new head coach, revealed he was in discussions with other teams before taking the job at Anfield. The 44-year-old took over from Arne Slot following Liverpool's fifth-place finish in the Premier League last season. Iraola will lead his first match for Liverpool on Saturday against Sunderland in Nashville, USA.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 July 2026 at 10:05

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