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Fabrizio Romano has dropped his definitive "Here we go," and the pieces are now falling into place. Andoni Iraola is no longer the Premier League’s best-kept secret and is set to take charge of a giant like Liverpool.
The speed of the move is breathtaking. While those around Anfield were still processing the departure of Arne Slot, the Reds’ board were already secretly preparing his replacement. No slow transition or hesitation in the offices; in Merseyside, they wanted identity and went after the man of the moment.
Negotiations between the English club and Iraola intensified decisively over the last 48 hours. Both parties have reached an agreement in principle that ties the future of Merseyside’s sporting project to the style of the Spanish coach.
The Usúrbil-born manager thus makes the biggest leap of his coaching career. After successful spells at Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth, Iraola takes on the enormous challenge of leading one of the Premier League’s historic giants.

Liverpool are expected to make the agreement official through their communication channels in the coming hours. The arrival of the Basque tactician has generated huge excitement among fans, who trust in his attacking, high-pressing style of football.
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