It is likely that Iraola and his advisers are keeping their ears to the ground for what vacancies could be on the horizon. Then there are international managers Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti and Julian Nagelsmann, who could also be out of work after the World Cup. Indeed, the availability of so many top managers could benefit any plans Bournemouth have of trying to extend Iraola's contract into another season. Financially, the model has been a lucrative success for Bournemouth, yet it poses the question as to whether Iraola can fulfil his ambitions from a sporting perspective. You would imagine it is a question Iraola will be asking himself over the next few weeks as he decides his future.

Source: BBC January 20, 2026 13:02 UTC