Liverpool have officially appointed Spanish tactician Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

The 43-year-old will take charge at Anfield, succeeding Arne Slot following the Dutchman’s departure on Saturday.

Iraola arrives at Anfield after three impressive seasons with AFC Bournemouth, culminating in a historic sixth-place Premier League finish and the club’s first-ever qualification for European competition.

“Really excited, really excited,” Iraola told Liverpoolfc.com.

“Because obviously you know about Liverpool, you know that it’s a big club, a massive club, one of the biggest in the world.

“But feeling inside and understanding a little bit more of this club, I always thought it’s a special club.

“You don’t need a lot of things to get attracted by Liverpool. Liverpool is Liverpool.

“But obviously the atmosphere, the supporters, the club, the players, the chance for me to coach top-level players, the chance to fight for titles. I think it cannot be more attractive than this. It’s difficult to find it. So, really excited to start.”