Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapter
Andoni Iraola has concluded his tenure as Bournemouth's manager after three transformative years. Under his leadership, the team improved from a 15th place finish to securing a sixth place in the Premier League, earning a spot in the Europa League. Despite a challenging season, Iraola leaves the club with a record of 57 points and an 18-game unbeaten run in the league.
- ▪Iraola announced his departure in April after failing to agree on a new contract.
- ▪Bournemouth finished the season in sixth place, qualifying for the Europa League.
- ▪The team set a new club record with 57 points in the Premier League.
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Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapterImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andoni Iraola had previously managed Rayo Vallecano, Mirandes and Larnaca ByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished12 minutes ago"We're all going on a European tour," chanted the Bournemouth fans.For a while they believed the Champions League was possible but there was to be no fairytale finale for Andoni Iraola.Sunday's 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest still took Bournemouth into Europe as the Spaniard leaves having transformed the Cherries during three years in charge.He took over when Bournemouth had finished 15th in 2022-23, something that was deemed a success after Gary O'Neil replaced Scott Parker following a 9-0 loss to Liverpool just four games in.
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