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WHO:
Daily Mail Sports - Andoni Iraola, manager of Bournemouth
The New York Times - AFC Bournemouth, Ipswich Town, Kieran McKenna, Marco Rose, Frank Lampard, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Athletic Club, Ernesto Valverde, Gary O’Neil, Billy Foley, Thom Harris
WHAT:
Daily Mail Sports - Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The New York Times - Bournemouth is searching for a replacement for Iraola, with Kieran McKenna as a top candidate.
The New York Times - Bournemouth is currently 11th in the Premier League and has not lost in 12 league games.
The New York Times - Bournemouth finished 12th in Iraola’s first season and 9th in the 2024-25 season.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - Bournemouth, England
The New York Times - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England; Portman Road, Ipswich, England
WHEN:
Daily Mail Sports - Announcement made on Tuesday, April 12th, 2026.
The New York Times - Iraola joined Bournemouth in June 2023 and signed an extension in the summer of 2024.
The New York Times - Bournemouth's last defeat was on January 3rd, 2026.
WHY:
The New York Times - Iraola stated it is the “right moment to step away” from Bournemouth.
The New York Times - Bournemouth attempted to retain Iraola after 15 months of negotiations but respected his decision to leave.
HOW:
The New York Times - Bournemouth informed the squad of Iraola’s departure ahead of the public statement.
The New York Times - Iraola transformed Bournemouth into a high-pressing side, encouraging proactive play and quick counter-attacks.
(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:25 UTC)
Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the 2025-26 season, as he believes it is the right moment to step away from the club after 15 months of negotiations to retain him. Bournemouth, currently sitting 11th in the Premier League and unbeaten in their last 12 league games, has begun searching for a replacement, with Kieran McKenna emerging as a top candidate. Iraola joined Bournemouth in June 20th23 and has since transformed the team into a high-pressing side, encouraging proactive play and quick counter-attacks.