Andoni Iraola confirms his Liverpool decision Andoni Iraola, former Rayo Vallecano manager, has confirmed that Pablo de la Torre will be his assistant at Liverpool. The Spanish coach, who led Rayo Vallecano to an eighth-place finish in La Liga last season (50 points, 12 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses), has strengthened his technical staff with his trusted collaborator. Rayo Vallecano finished the 2025 season in eighth place with 50 points, 12 wins, 14 draws, and 12 losses, scoring 41 goals and conceding 44. ## What does this mean for Rayo Vallecano? Iraola's departure and his technical team mark the end of an era in Vallecas. The Madrid club, which ended the season with four consecutive wins (last result: Alavés 1-2 Rayo Vallecano on May 23, 2026), must now find a new coach to maintain its competitive level. ## Maghnes Akliouche's future While Liverpool seeks reinforcements, Maghnes Akliouche, Monaco and France star, remains on the Reds' radar. However, Paris Saint-Germain appears to have the upper hand in the race for his signing, according to Fabrizio Romano. ## What's next for Liverpool? Iraola aims to solidify his project at Anfield, but the competition for reinforcements like Akliouche shows the challenges he faces in his Premier League debut.