{"id":6819,"date":"2026-05-10T17:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6819"},"modified":"2026-05-10T17:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:58:57","slug":"andoni-iraola-gives-telling-response-to-next-job-question-amid-man-utd-and-chelsea-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6819","title":{"rendered":"Andoni Iraola gives telling response to next job question amid Man Utd and Chelsea interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_5699b0\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Andoni Iraola is clearly ready to take his time before deciding on his next job despite Manchester United and Chelsea being keen on the outgoing Bournemouth boss<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37110507\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth this summer\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37110507.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2274346577.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37110507.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2274346577.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37110507.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2274346577.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37110507.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2274346577.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth this summer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth this summer<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Andoni Iraola claims he is &#8220;in no rush&#8221; to make a decision on his next move amid reported interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Spaniard confirmed his departure from Bournemouth in the aftermath of their win at Arsenal, bringing an end to his three year spell in charge of the Cherries. He is on course to leave on a high with the south coast club soaring towards Europe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Iraola&#8217;s stock has risen and risen throughout his time in England and, after his work at Bournemouth, he could command some hefty offers. Some of those could come from Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace thought to be keen on his services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Heavyweights in United and Chelsea are also keen. Those in Manchester, whom have seen Iraola&#8217;s Bournemouth beat them handsomely in recent seasons, are weighing up their options as Michael Carrick continues to prove himself in the dugout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chelsea are newer into their managerial hunt having axed Liam Rosenior. They will wait until the season is over, but there may be concerns from Iraola&#8217;s side over their sporting structure and their recent record of hiring and firing managers.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_877b99\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Paul Scholes names next Man Utd manager based on Gary Neville&#8217;s &#8216;inside information&#8217;<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_877b99\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Michael Carrick responds to Man Utd reality as club eye candidates to replace him<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The outgoing Bournemouth boss may also be tempted by jobs back in his homeland. Athletic Bilbao will see their manager, Ernesto Valverde, leave in the summer and may look to lure Iraola, who is from the Basque region and played more than 400 times for the Spanish club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Iraola&#8217;s exit announcement has not halted the Cherries&#8217; momentum and their win over Fulham on Saturday saw them consolidate sixth spot and close on Aston Villa in fifth. &#8220;It was not an easy decision but once it is made you feel relief,&#8221; said Iraola.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37031960\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37031960\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.54\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chelsea are seeking their next permanent manager\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37031960.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_UEFA-Champions-League-Chelsea-FC-v-Paris-Saint-Germain-FC-Stamford-Bridge-Stadium-London-United.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37031960.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_UEFA-Champions-League-Chelsea-FC-v-Paris-Saint-Germain-FC-Stamford-Bridge-Stadium-London-United.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37031960.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_UEFA-Champions-League-Chelsea-FC-v-Paris-Saint-Germain-FC-Stamford-Bridge-Stadium-London-United.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37031960.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_UEFA-Champions-League-Chelsea-FC-v-Paris-Saint-Germain-FC-Stamford-Bridge-Stadium-London-United.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Chelsea are seeking their next permanent manager\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Chelsea are seeking their next permanent manager<cite aria-label=\"Image: Daniel Weir\/Sports Press Photo\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Daniel Weir\/Sports Press Photo\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I feel we have used it in a positive way. Since that day, we\u2019ve had great results but also the mood. Everyone is clear, the relationship is so clean and honest. OK, this is going to happen, next season Marco Rose will be our manager. Everyone knows what\u2019s happening. We are in good place and can use this in a positive way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Iraola was a relatively unknown quantity when he came to the Premier League from Rayo Vallecano. Despite a slow start his qualities quickly became evident and he&#8217;s on course to deliver Bournemouth&#8217;s best ever top flight finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Join our new WhatsApp community! 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