Stefan Borson: How Man City could agree deal with Andoni Iraola to replace Pep Guardiola

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(Credit: Imago) Stefan Borson: The specific deal Man City could use to land Andoni Iraola Wed 25 February 2026 20:00, UK Manchester City could persuade Andoni Iraola to wait around for Pep Guardiola to leave the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2027. That is according to former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider Iraola will be thinking about leaving his job at Bournemouth ahead of his contract expiring on 30 June.

Credit: Getty ImagesRead More: Why Andoni Iraola is first choice to land Premier League jobWhat options does Andoni Iraola have to leave Bournemouth?There has been plenty of speculation around Guardiola’s position at the Etihad over the past few months, with media reports suggesting he could leave Man City this summer. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed Iraola’s situation and where he could end up if he were to leave Bournemouth.

“The only one you can sort of think of would be if say Manchester City was to say, ‘There’s no job this summer, but Pep is leaving next summer, and we definitely will give you the job’, and he waits around for that. Credit: Imago“That’s the only real scenario I can see him not leaving Bournemouth if one of the Manchester or Tottenham jobs are offered to him.” Read More: How Bournemouth are planning to prevent Andoni Iraola joining Man UnitedHow Iraola has performed in successful spell at BournemouthIraola has enjoyed a successful spell as Bournemouth manager since being appointed in the summer of 2023.