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The Spaniard surprises “Liverpool” with an unusual decision.
Spain’s Andoni Iraola, the former Bournemouth manager, has agreed to take charge of Liverpool on a two-year deal that has raised many questions, especially as it goes against the trend in the English Premier League in recent years, where clubs tend to give managers long-term contracts.
This trend contrasts with many recent cases in English football, including Liam Rosenior, who signed a six-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea before his spell with the London club ended just months after taking over. But for Iraola, it comes down to personal conviction and a professional philosophy he has believed in for years.
During the previous radio interview.BBC:“Last year, the Spanish coach made it clear that he prefers short-term contracts that allow both parties to continuously evaluate the experience, with the possibility of an extension when there is a mutual desire to continue working.
“I don’t want to stay in any club just because I have an existing contract,” said Iraola. “I want to continue because both parties are happy to work together and want to continue this project.”
The Spanish coach also emphasized that the idea of signing long-term contracts in order to receive financial guarantees in case of dismissal does not correspond to his personal beliefs.
He clarified. “I don’t see that it is acceptable for me to conclude a long-term contract just to guarantee money in case of termination of the contract.”
He continued. “You have to earn this right every season. Even if the results are not ideal, the club can be convinced of what you have to offer and want you to continue.”
Iraola noted that each new season represents a restoration of trust between the coach and the club, adding: “Every year is a renewal of trust for both parties.”
The Spanish coach believes that this belief has been instilled in him through his previous experience and the influence he has had from a number of coaches he has worked closely with, who have adopted the same approach to contracts and their professional careers.
Iraola cited a number of names that have influenced his vision, including Marcelo Bielsa, Ernesto Valverde and Inigo Pérez, stressing that their philosophies based on continuous entitlement and constant renewal of trust have been instrumental in shaping his view of the nature of the relationship between coach and club.
