Revealed: PL boss would 'find it hard' to reject Chelsea offer if it materialises

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 29 April 2026 10:26, UK Andoni Iraola is showing a strong interest in becoming the next Chelsea manager at the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider. Iraola’s imminent availability is set to make him a “man in demand” ahead of next season, but the idea of managing Chelsea is something that appeals to him.

VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Chelsea in the frame as Andoni Iraola waits to make key decision Chelsea have Iraola as one of several names on their list to potentially become their next appointment, but the 43-year-old is also seen as an attractive option at multiple other clubs. ManagerGamesWDLWin %Andoni Iraola11039363535.45%Liam Rosenior1352638.46%Enzo Maresca5728151449.12%Mauricio Pochettino294150707451.02%Iraola’s Premier League record compared to Chelsea’s last three permanent bosses, as per Transfermarkt.There has also been interest from the Bundesliga and his native Spain, which looks set to leave him with plenty of different avenues that he could take for his next challenge.

Iraola currently has his Bournemouth side on course to record their highest Premier League finish of his three-year reign, as they are seventh and firmly in the mix to secure European football for next term. He is keen to take his career to new heights in his next role, and that ambition to manage in continental competitions could cause issues for Chelsea as well.