Liverpool decided to part ways with Slot despite his 2024-25 Premier League win following a disappointing second season.
The Anfield side came dangerously close to missing out on Champions League qualification, finishing just three points ahead of Iraola’s sixth placed Bournemouth.
Iraola opted to leave the South Coast club, ending his impressive three-year spell having secured European qualification for the first time in their history, and has now been confirmed as the new Liverpool boss on a two-year deal.
“Really excited, really excited,” he 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.”