Done deal: Liverpool to announce massive agreement | OneFootball

Liverpool have completed their major summer deal. An announcement is imminent.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed their major summer deal. This is one that many thought would be a €100m signing but things changed dramatically at the weekend.

Arne Slot was sacked as head coach, leaving Liverpool needing to find a replacement. Suddenly, getting the right coach completely superseded any high-profile transfer.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg says the search is already over, however. He writes that Andoni Iraola has a complete agreement with Liverpool and the deal is done.

Plettenberg writes this from the perspective of Bayer Leverkusen, who also hoped to appoint the Spaniard. Iraola has rejected them in favour of Liverpool - something he's also done with AC Milan.

Anfield Watch has understood for a few weeks that Iraola was the pick at Liverpool to replace Slot. That led to him breaking off talks with Milan and Leverkusen in order to take the job at Anfield.

Now it seems agreement has quickly been reached and that Liverpool will make an announcement shortly. Perhaps even today.

Andoni Iraola: Situation Summary

Bournemouth Campaign and Stats

As of 31 May 2026, Andoni Iraola has concluded a historic tenure with AFC Bournemouth. The 43-year-old Spanish manager enjoyed a sensational final campaign, guiding the Cherries to a club-best sixth-place finish in the Premier League. Following a spectacular 18-match unbeaten streak during the season, Iraola successfully secured European qualification for the first time in Bournemouth's history, sealing a spot in the upcoming UEFA Europa League. Having already announced in April that he would depart at the end of his contract, he leaves the Vitality Stadium having firmly established legendary status.

High-Profile Anfield Negotiations

Now a free agent, the Basque tactician has immediately become the premier target for elite clubs ahead of the summer. Following the sudden sacking of Arne Slot, Liverpool have identified Iraola as their absolute priority to take over the vacancy at Anfield. Sky sources indicate that advanced and ongoing negotiations are taking place, with the club's hierarchy eager to finalise his appointment before the World Cup begins on 11 June. While Crystal Palace, AC Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen have all registered concrete interest, Iraola reportedly looks destined for Merseyside.