Liverpool Agree Deal in Principle with Andoni Iraola for Two-Year Contract Andoni Iraola has reached an agreement in principle to become Liverpool’s new head coach, with talks progressing quickly for a two-year contract. He is expected to bring his preferred assistants and coaching staff with him. Separately, Ibrahima Konaté is reportedly close to a free transfer to Real Madrid, having not reached an agreement on a new contract with Liverpool.

• Andoni Iraola has agreed a deal in principle to become Liverpool’s new head coach.
• He is set to sign a two-year contract at Anfield.
• Iraola intends to bring assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, analyst Tom Webber, and fitness coach Pablo de la Torre with him.
• Liverpool aims to finalize the managerial switch before the World Cup starts on June 11.
• Iraola was the leading candidate due to his aggressive style of play.
• Ibrahima Konaté appears poised to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
• Real Madrid are believed to have offered Konaté a four-year contract.