Hardworking Spanish tactician Andoni Iraola has signed a two-year contract extension as the manager of mid-table English Premier League (EPL) side AFC Bournemouth.
Iraola, who spent the vast majority of his professional career as a player with Athletic Bilbao, appearing in 510 competitive matches over 12 seasons, will now remain at the club until 2026.
Bournemouth chairman William P. Foley said that he is glad that Iraola has signed a contract extension because the players have bought into his footballing philosophy.
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“The players have clearly bought into his footballing philosophy and our supporters have really taken to him. We look forward to continuing to work with Andoni”. Foley said.
Iraola began managing in 2018, being in charge of Rayo Vallecano for three years. In 2023, he was appointed as manager of Premier League club Bournemouth.
The coach who was utilised primarily as a right-back throughout his career, was born in Usurbil, Gipuzkoa and he played as a youth for Antiguoko, alongside teammates such as Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, Mikel Alonso and Aritz Aduriz.