Latest News About Iraola’s linked with Athletic return this year

Andoni Iraola remains a Spanish coach and ex-player, noted for managing Mirandés and Rayo Vallecano in Spain before taking the AFC Bournemouth job in 2023, where he set club points records in his first season. In 2026, talk of a return to Athletic Club emerged, though he had expressed doubts about rejoining, while Athletic reportedly considered Edin Terzic as an alternative option. Ongoing transfer chatter links him with several Premier League clubs, as his Bournemouth contract nears expiration, with indications he is weighing his future decisions. Athletic Club started searching for a new manager after Valverde left, and Iraola's name remains part of the conversation. Manchester United, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace have shown interest in Iraola recently. He has not signed a new Bournemouth contract yet, as talk swirls around his future.