Andoni Iraola set for Bournemouth exit this summer

Football
14 Apr 2026 • 9:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Andoni Iraola set for Bournemouth exit this summer

  • Andoni Iraola is set to leave his role as Bournemouth manager at the end of the current season.
  • The Spanish manager is reportedly being pursued by Athletic Bilbao, his former club as a player.
  • Bournemouth's attempts to negotiate a new contract with Iraola failed, leading to his expected departure when his current deal expires in July, as first reported by The Athletic.
  • Iraola has guided Bournemouth to impressive Premier League finishes of 12th and 9th in his first two seasons.
  • His exit comes as Bournemouth sit 11th in the table, enjoying a club-record 12-game unbeaten run in the top flight.

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