Liverpool: Why has Andoni Iraola signed a two-year contract?

Former Bournemouth manger Andoni Iraola has agreed a two-year deal as Liverpool head coach.

The contract goes against the recent trend of lengthy terms agreed in the Premier League, such as former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior initially signing up for six-and-a-half years at the London side – before departing after three months in charge.

So why has the Spaniard agreed to a relatively short contract?

Speaking to BBC Radio Solent last year, Iraola said his personal preference is for short-term contracts, with the option to extend.

“I don’t want to continue in a club just because I have a contract,” he said.

“I want to continue because both sides are happy and they want to continue together.”

Iraola added that the financial motivation that can come with signing a multi-year contract is not something that appeals to him.

“To sign a contract just to have the assurance that if they sack you, you have the money no – I don’t feel pleased with this.

“You have to earn the right every season. Sometimes even if you don’t get best result, maybe [the] club is happy with your work and want to continue.

“Every year is a renewal in confidence from both sides.”

He suggested that his approach could be a result of his background.

Iraola said he has been influenced by managers with whom he has worked closely and who take a similar approach to contracts – citing Marcelo Bielsa, Ernesto Valverde and Inigo Perez as examples.

This article is the latest from BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team.