Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, and Chelsea and Crystal Palace are keen on landing him.
According to a report by Football Insider, Andoni Irola is in no hurry to decide his future and will wait until the end of the season amid his links with Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
The Spanish tactician has shown he is a quality manager, and he has helped the Cherries punch above their weight this season. Bournemouth are currently sixth in the league table, six points away from UEFA Champions League qualification. However, they will have to rely on Liverpool and Aston Villa’s results to secure Champions League qualification.
That said, Iraola’s men are well-placed to secure Europa League qualification next season. It has been an outstanding campaign for them, and the 43-year-old has shown that he is capable of managing bigger clubs. The opportunity to manage a club like Chelsea could be exciting for him.
Chelsea have recently parted ways with Liam Rosenior, and they need to bring in a reliable replacement. The move for the 43-year-old manager could be interesting for them. The Bournemouth boss has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he is highly rated across Europe.
Crystal Palace remain keen on Iraola
On the other hand, Crystal Palace are monitoring his situation as well. The Eagles are looking to replace Oliver Glasner in the summer. The Austrian tactician has decided to leave, and the Eagles will need to replace him properly. Glasner has been outstanding for Crystal Palace, helping them win the Community Shield and the FA Cup.
Crystal Palace are also pushing to win the UEFA Europa Conference League this season. It will be interesting to see if Glasner can deliver a European trophy before leaving the club. Appointing the 43-year-old Spanish manager as his replacement could be an interesting decision.
Iraola is certainly a talented manager with a bright future, and he might be able to replace Glasner properly. The Spaniard will feel this is the right time to take the next step in his career and join a bigger club where he can fulfil his ambitions. Chelsea could be the ideal destination for him.
