Sources close to Andoni Iraola: Why Bournemouth stay ‘should not be ruled out’ after exit talk

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Credit: Imago Sources close to Andoni Iraola: Why Bournemouth stay ‘should not be ruled out’ after exit talk Tue 24 February 2026 20:00, UK Bournemouth are reportedly growing in their confidence of persuading Andoni Iraola to stay at the Vitality Stadium this summer. The Spaniard had been under pressure earlier in the season after his side went 11 Premier League games without a win, but a recent turnaround now has the Cherries eighth in the table.Iraola‘s deal runs out this summer, and he has been linked with moves to several clubs, including Newcastle United and Tottenham.

Bournemouth invested heavily in the squad in January, and are keen to convince Iraola that his chapter on the south coast is not yet over.Read more: This is how much Andoni Iraola will earn after accepting Man United job offer MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Andoni Iraola has been a transformative appointmentIt is easy to see why Iraola is so sought after when you look at the job he has done at Bournemouth. Even in January, star man Antoine Semenyo joined Man City, yet Bournemouth continue to thrive.Read more: Sources: Bournemouth make new plan to prevent Andoni Iraola joining Man UnitedWhat Iraola has said about Bournemouth futureThe list of clubs interested in appointing Iraola may not just be limited to the Premier League.

Real Madrid are set to look for a new figurehead this summer, and Juventus could be on the market as well.Speaking last month, Iraola said: “I’m very happy at Bournemouth, I’ve always said that. If you’re happy with me and I’m happy with you, why not stay another year?“I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere just because I have a signed contract.