Andoni Iraola, the head coach of Bournemouth, has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. According to Sky Sports News, former RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund manager Marco Rose is among the three candidates shortlisted to succeed Iraola. Iraola's contract expires in three months, and despite numerous offers to extend his stay, he has chosen to depart. The Spanish coach has been with Bournemouth for three years, achieving a record-breaking tenure on the south coast.
His final home game will be against Manchester City on May 17, followed by a trip to Nottingham Forest on the last day of the Premier League season. Bournemouth had attempted to persuade Iraola to stay, but he decided it was the right time to step away.
The club has been searching for a new head coach in the background and has identified three favored candidates. Bournemouth is currently 11th in the Premier League and still has a chance to qualify for Europe. Iraola has been a popular figure at the club since his appointment in June 2023, implementing an attacking style of football.
He has had to cope with the sales of several key players this season, including Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi. Iraola's departure has sparked speculation about his next destination, with Athletic Club and Crystal Palace reportedly interested in his services. Tottenham and Manchester United have also been linked to the Spanish coach, but they have either appointed new managers or are yet to make a decision.