Liverpool have reportedly ended their partnership with manager Arne Slot following a difficult 2025/26 campaign that fell short of expectations at Anfield.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have decided to relieve the Dutch tactician of his duties with immediate effect after a season marked by inconsistency and underachievement.
Slot, who arrived at Liverpool with high expectations, struggled to guide the club to the heights many supporters had anticipated. Although Liverpool secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, their fifth-place finish in the Premier League was widely viewed as disappointing for a club of their stature.
The decision brings an end to Slot’s tenure at Anfield after mounting pressure from fans and stakeholders who had hoped for a stronger challenge for major honours.
Meanwhile, former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the managerial role. The Spanish coach has earned widespread praise for his impressive work at Bournemouth, where he transformed the club into one of the Premier League’s most competitive sides.
Iraola guided Bournemouth to a remarkable sixth-place finish this season, building on the ninth-place result achieved during the previous campaign. His tactical approach, attacking philosophy and ability to maximize squad potential have reportedly convinced Liverpool’s hierarchy that he could be the ideal man to lead the club into a new era.
While the club is yet to make an official announcement regarding Slot’s departure or his replacement, speculation continues to grow that Iraola could soon be unveiled as Liverpool’s next manager.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days as Liverpool begin preparations for the 2026/27 season.