Chelsea are reportedly keen on poaching 41-year-old Spanish manager Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth this summer.
Andoni Iraola has done an impressive job at Bournemouth in his debut Premier League season, and he helped them finish 12th in the league table. The Cherries finished just one point adrift of the top half, and their performances under the Spanish manager have caught the attention of the Chelsea hierarchy as per HITC.
It will be interesting to see if the Blues decide to make a move for the Spaniard in the coming weeks. The opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite tempting for the 41-year-old manager, and he will be excited about the possibility of joining Chelsea.
The Blues have recently parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino after a disappointing season. The Argentine manager was backed significantly during the summer transfer window, but he departed due to differences behind the scenes. Chelsea failed to win a trophy this season, and they missed out on Champions League qualification as well. For a club of their stature, it will be a devastating blow.
The Blues had a disappointing 2022/23 campaign as well, and they finished in the mid-table positions in the Premier League. A club of their stature is expected to push for trophies every season, and they need to bring in a manager capable of getting the best out of them.
Can Iraola get Chelsea firing?
Iraola has certainly shown his quality in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if he is ready to take up the challenge at Chelsea. The Blues have a talented squad. But their recent managers have not been able to get the best out of the players. The 41-year-old Spaniard will have to identify the problems within the dressing room and get them firing once again.
Bournemouth will not want to lose a manager of his quality any time soon, but they could be powerless to stop him from leaving. The opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in the country can be hard to turn down, and the Spanish tactician will be tempted if there is a concrete proposal on the table from Chelsea.
