What happened: Liverpool have formally announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as the club's new manager. The announcement follows swift negotiations by the front office to secure their target.

Why it matters: The hire brings stability to the club ahead of the summer transfer window. Iraola steps into the role immediately to replace the sacked Arne Slot after a turbulent managerial tenure at Anfield.

What to watch: Attention now turns to Iraola's first press conference and his initial assessment of the squad ahead of preseason training.