Head coach Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons in charge.
The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season, but they have struggled during his second year, finishing fifth in the Premier League.
Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot.
The club have approached the Spaniard to discuss the role.
Despite still qualifying for next season’s Champions League, Liverpool finished with 60 points, their lowest tally since the 2015-16 campaign and 25 points behind champions Arsenal.
“That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful and – most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves – successful,” Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement.
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“As such, our appreciation for everything he has achieved could not be greater, particularly as it was underpinned by a work ethic, diligence and a level of expertise which further underlined our view that he is a leader in his field.
“From the moment that we first encountered Arne, it was immediately clear that he is an individual who does not merely accept responsibility, he embraces it.”
Liverpool had insisted that a change of head coach was not on the agenda, but after assessing the situation following the end of the season last weekend, the club’s hierarchy believe the next phase requires a more front-foot, aggressive and urgent style of football.
The decision to sack Slot was made by Michael Edwards, FSG’s chief executive, and Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director.
Iraola, 43, is one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe and is known for his attacking style of play.
He was appointed at Bournemouth when Hughes was technical director at the Cherries, a role he left in 2024 to join the Reds.
Bournemouth finished only one place and three points behind Liverpool to qualify for next season’s Europa League.
Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in 2024 after the German stepped down at Anfield after nine years as manager.
Slot’s backroom staff are also widely expected to leave, although there has been no announcement from the club on their positions yet.
