Bournemouth chief shares verdict on Andoni Iraola’s future – ‘That’s our succession plan’
Andoni Iraola’s future remains up in the air at Bournemouth, with the Spaniard’s contract running out at the end of the season.
Bournemouth’s 3-1 win against Fulham before the international break leaves Iraola’s side fourth in the Premier League table and only two points below league leaders Arsenal.
Iraola has done a magnificent job at the Vitality Stadium leading Bournemouth to 12th and ninth placed league finishes.
Man United are exploring Iraola as a Ruben Amorim replacement if they decide to the sack the Portuguese boss, meaning Bournemouth could lose one of other biggest assets at the club.
Bournemouth don’t fear losing Andoni Iraola
Football Insider exclusively revealed that Bournemouth are “confident” in agreeing a new long-term deal with Iraola.
Now as per Ben Jacobs on X, [10 October], Bournemouth chief Tiago Pinto wants to sort the contract situation out “sooner rather than later.”
“Our first option is Andoni. Our second option is Andoni. Our third option is Andoni. That’s our succession plan.”
It is clear how highly Pinto values Iraola at the club, and Bournemouth’s desperation to keep their Spanish manager.
Iraola record shows why he is linked with the Premier League’s biggest clubs
Bournemouth have not lost a Premier League game this season since the first match at Liverpool, with the Cherries currently on a six match unbeaten streak.
That strong start and Iraola’s record at the club means he is bound to gain attention from the league’s biggest sides.
| Games Managed | 95 |
| Games Won | 38 |
| Games Drawn | 23 |
| Games Lost | 34 |
Bournemouth lost some key players during the summer transfer window, particularly defensively, but the Cherries have only conceded four goals in their past six games.
Antoine Semenyo brings the goals and wow factor in attack, and Iraola gets the most out of his squad to ensure they can compete in any fixture.