It has been confirmed that Andoni Iraola is the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club.
The 43-year-old Spaniard has put pen to paper on a two-year deal as the Reds look to move on after last weekend’s sacking of Arne Slot.
“At the beginning when you arrive at any club, I think you need to kind of prove a little bit yourself,” he said. “You need to earn the right also to belong. I want to do this as quickly as possible so I can also celebrate with them and I can be part properly of those celebrations.
“For me, football is about emotions. About passion.
“I’m quite cool-headed probably, during my life quite rational, I would say. But it’s true that when the game starts, when you have to celebrate a goal, something is inside, no?
“I think this inner energy, you need it as a player, you need it as a supporter, you need it as a coach. No better place than Anfield.
“I think Liverpool gives me the chance to coach top players, and top players give you the chance to fight for titles. To win titles.
“Obviously when you arrive at a place, you cannot promise everything. You cannot promise. But it’s true that I understand where I’m coming and what is expected.
“I’m ready for the challenge.”
