Latest News About Andoni Iraola linked with Athletic return this year

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. During 2026, talk of a return to Athletic Club emerged, even as he voiced doubts about rejoining, while Athletic reportedly considered Edin Terzic as an alternative option. He has been the subject of ongoing transfer chatter with multiple Premier League clubs, as his Bournemouth contract nears expiration, indicating he is weighing his future choices. Athletic Bilbao started searching for a new manager after Valverde left, and Iraola’s name remains in consideration. Manchester United. The Bournemouth manager has yet to sign a new contract, as talk swirls around his future.