Andoni Iraola officially leaves Bournemouth at end of season amid Liverpool links
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Andoni Iraola is set to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season after a club statement amid reported Liverpool appreciation. Image Credits: Imago ImagesAndoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season when his contract expires, and the Spaniard’s next move amid reported interest on Merseyside amid growing admiration from figures inside Liverpool.In a club statement, the Cherries said:“AFC Bournemouth can confirm that Head Coach, Andoni Iraola, will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to his successful three-year tenure on the south coast.”It comes after the i Paper reported earlier this week that there is “enthusiasm in some quarters of the Liverpool brains trust about the work of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola” in the event that Arne Slot departs.Chairman Bill Foley said the Spaniard’s departure:“Andoni has been instrumental in shaping the direction of this football club over the past three seasons.
He brought intensity, innovation, and a clear philosophy that elevated AFC Bournemouth both on and off the pitch. We are incredibly thankful for his leadership and will always have great memories of our time working together, as well as the things we accomplished.”His high-intensity, front-foot style has earned plaudits from pundits, players and fellow coaches alike, turning Bournemouth from relegation candidates into a team capable of bloodying the noses of the division’s elite and taking points off the traditional top-six on a regular basis.That kind of over‑performance on a relatively modest budget is exactly what makes Iraola such an intriguing figure in the current managerial landscape, where several big clubs are either already contemplating change – including Liverpool.However, the Telegraph has reported that Liverpool are looking to remain with Arne Slot for the next season with his contract at the club running until 2027.
While Iraola is seemingly a candidate should Slot be relieved of his duties, it does not seem like that is the club’s plan as things stand.