Andoni Iraola ‘Wanted’ by Champions League Club Amid Premier League Links

Andoni Iraola has reportedly attracted the attention of a Champions League club amid ongoing interest from the Premier League.

Back in the summer of 2023, Iraola was appointed Bournemouth boss following spells at AEK Larnaca, Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano.

Under the leadership of the Spaniard, Bournemouth finished in 12th place during the 23/24 campaign with a best-ever points tally of 48 points.

Last season, Bournemouth made more steps forward as they ended up ninth in the Premier League, collecting a total of 56 points.

As a result of his impressive spell with the Cherries, Iraola has been linked with clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

So far, Iraola has a record of 39 wins, 24 draws and 34 defeats in 97 matches in charge of Bournemouth, which equates to a win rate of 40.21 per cent.

However, amid speculations linking him with a move to another Premier League side, Iraola is now reportedly being targeted by a club in his home nation of Spain.

Andoni Iraola has been linked with a move away from Bournemouth. Image: Getty

As reported by La Razon, La Liga and Champions League side Athletic Club are keeping tabs on Iraola, with current boss Ernesto Valverde's contract set to expire at the end of the current season.

Iraola spent the majority of his playing career at Athletic Club, having played for the youth system before making 510 appearances across all competitions for the first team, scoring 38 goals.

The former defender also played for the likes of Basconia, Bilbao Athletic and New York City FC.

As per La Razon, Iraola will be the Athletic Club bosses' preferred choice to replace Valverde.

Aside from Iraola, the likes of Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez and Elche's Eder Sarabia have also been mentioned.

Back in 2024, Iraola extended his Bournemouth contract, which is set to expire at the end of the current season, and the South Coast side will face a tough battle to keep hold of their manager.