Liverpool Football Club have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot after the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.
The club announced Slot’s dismissal on Saturday, May 30 mere days after The Reds finished fifth in the English Premier League.
Reports indicate that Liverpool have targeted former AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as Slot’s replacement.
The Spaniard is highly rated after leading Bournemouth to Europa League qualification despite having a significant number of players including Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo exit the club via transfers.
After excelling in his first season by leading Liverpool to win the EPL title last year, Slot’s side struggled in the follow up season despite spending over 400 million pounds on players including Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth during a training session (Photo by Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
A section of the club’s statement on Slot’s dismissal read, “The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and…successful.”
Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City (Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images)
“At the same time, we have collectively come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward. We can only wish Arne well in the next stage of his coaching career.”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Arne Slot, Manger of Liverpool, speaks to the media after the teams victory and confirmation of winning the Premier League title in the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
