Andoni Iraola\u2019s decision not to extend his Bournemouth deal leaves one of the Premier League\u2019s most highly rated young managers available when his two-year contract signed in 2024 ends in June. His work at Bournemouth has been strong and consistent, but Iraola has made clear his ambition exceeds the limitations of the club.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid is presented as a high-profile possibility in some discussions, though the piece below treats that as a stretch rather than an immediate fit. Liverpool would make sense on paper: Iraola has Premier League pedigree, a high-energy style and a record of improving talented youngsters \u2014 Reds left back Milos Kerkez is offered as evidence of that ability. Any Liverpool interest would hinge on the future of Arne Slot.<\/p>\n
Manchester United remain a live option. Ruben Amorim left in January and Michael Carrick, appointed on an interim basis, has stabilised results and looks set to pursue Champions League qualification. \u201cIt was reported last month that United had not yet approached any alternative candidates, essentially making it Carrick\u2019s job to lose as long as results were sufficiently good enough.\u201d Yet United will still assess long-term options and Iraola\u2019s unbeaten record against them is notable: he is unbeaten across all six meetings since 2023 and won 3\u20130 at Old Trafford in both 2023\u201324 and 2024\u201325.<\/p>\n
Italy is not closed. Juventus have extended Luciano Spalletti until 2028, but Atalanta represent a conceivable project. Raffaele Palladino is currently in charge and senior executive Luca Percassi recently told Sky Sport Italia that talks are \u201cpostponed\u201d while crucial matches are played. For a club used to European football, a reset could open a doorway for a fresh coach.<\/p>\n
There are also risk-and-reward options. Tottenham dropping to the Championship would present a reconstruction brief with enormous upside. Chelsea, despite handing Liam Rosenior a six-year deal at the start of 2026, are underperforming and could attract a candidate like Iraola if the club seek a decisive change. Each destination carries different constraints, but Iraola\u2019s profile ensures he will be one of the more sought-after names this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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