Andoni Iraola next club odds as manager decides to leave Bournemouth

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Bournemouth have begun the search for Andoni Iraola’s replacement (Picture: Getty) Speculation over Andoni Iraola’s future has intensified after it emerged that the Spaniard will leave his position as head coach of Bournemouth at the end of the season. Last season, Iraola’s team racked up a club-record total of 56 points in the Premier League while also achieving Bournemouth’s joint-highest ever finish of ninth.

But discussions over a renewal ultimately came to nothing and the Cherries have already begun work behind the scenes to identity possible successors for Iraola, whose side sit 11th in the Premier League table this season. ‘It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth and I am proud of what we have achieved together,’ Iraola said in a brief statement on the club’s official website. Iraola’s Bournemouth registered the best points total in the club’s history last season (Picture: Getty) The Spaniard is regarded as one of the most promising young coaches in Europe (Picture: Getty) ‘I’m thankful to the players and staff that I’ve worked with, as well as Bill Foley (chairman), who have all made my time here so special. ‘As for the fans, you have continued to show your fantastic support to myself and the team, and for that I will always be grateful. ‘I feel this is the right moment for me to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories of this club.’ Manchester United have been heavily linked with Iraola (Picture: Getty) Bournemouth chairman Bill Foley added: ‘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.’ Andoni Iraola next club odds Athletic Bilbao are the bookies’ favourites to appoint Iraola (Picture: Getty) Iraola has naturally turned heads and won himself plenty of admirers with how he has managed to transform Bournemouth’s fortunes since picking up the pieces just under three years ago.

Andoni Iraola next club odds Athletic Bilbao 17/20Bayer Leverkusen 10/3Crystal Palace 11/2Liverpool 7/1Real Madrid 9/1Chelsea 12/1Manchester United 12/1Newcastle 22/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair However, Iraola’s beloved Athletic Bilbao – where the Spaniard made over 500 appearances as a player – have been backed by Betfair as the 17/20 favourites to secure a deal in the summer. As well as the clubs mentioned above, Bayer Leverkusen (10/3), Crystal Palace (11/2), Real Madrid (9/1) and Newcastle (22/1) all find themselves on Betfair’s list of potential destinations for Iraola next season.