ANDONI IRAOLA has been approached by AC Milan about becoming their new manager, according to reports.
The Spaniard, 43, bid farewell to Bournemouth on Jattvibeday after three successful years on the south coast.
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Andoni Iraola has reportedly been approached by AC Milan Credit: Getty
AC Milan sacked Massimiliano Allegri after they finished fifth in Serie A Credit: Alamy
Iraola refused to sign a new deal with the Cherries and announced in April that he would be leaving at the end of the season.
Since then he has been linked to a number of high-profile positions, with Chelsea sounding him out before hiring Xabi Alonso, and Liverpool keeping a close eye on his situation after their dreary Premier League title defence led by Arne Slot.
Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen are also in the mix.
According to Sky Sports, AC Milan is the latest team to throw its hat into the ring.
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San Siro chiefs are said to have reached out to Iraola’s representatives as they scour the market for their next manager.
They sacked boss Massimiliano Allegri after spluttering over the Serie A finish line and failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
It would be the biggest job of Iraola’s career by some margin after spells with AEK Larnaca, Mirandes, Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth.
But he helped the Cherries punch well above their weight during his time in charge, leading them to an exceptional sixth-place finish this term which will see them play in the Europa League when Marco Rose takes the reins next season.
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Andoni Iraola’s managerial career
Here is the journey the outgoing Cherries boss has been on since 2018…
2018-19: AEK Larnaca
2019-20: Mirandes
2020-23: Rayo Vallecano
2023-26: Bournemouth
Iraola said after a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest: “The Champagne is in the changing room, we were celebrating like we should.
“I enjoyed every second with the fans, with the players, it is so nice to finish like this and to have something to celebrate. I have seen a lot of people who have supported me these three years.
“It’s half term for the kids, I will stay in Bournemouth until July.
“I will celebrate with the staff, I will go home at least for one week and take my time to make this decision.”
