Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will depart the club when the 2025/26 season concludes, bringing an end to his tenure on the south coast. The 43-year-old Spaniard took charge in June 2023 and steered the Cherries to a club-record ninth-place finish in the Premier League last term. This decision follows the expiration of his current contract this summer.

Chairman Bill Foley praised Iraola for instilling intensity and a clear footballing philosophy during his time at the Vitality Stadium. Iraola’s departure arrives just days after the team secured a memorable 2-1 victory against league leaders Arsenal. Fitness coach Pablo de la Torre is also confirmed to be leaving the club alongside the manager.

Iraola stated he felt this was the correct juncture to step away, expressing gratitude toward the players, staff, and supporters for making his time special. Speculation immediately links the departing manager with a potential return to his former club, Athletic Bilbao, or the vacant position at Manchester United.

His exit marks a significant shift for a club that stabilized itself in the top flight following their previous relegation. The search for a successor capable of maintaining the established standards now begins for Bournemouth’s leadership group.