Latest News About Iraola update edges Athletic Bilbao again 2026

Andoni Iraola remains a Spanish coach and ex-player, famed for leading Mirandés and Rayo Vallecano prior to joining Bournemouth in 2023, where he set club points records in his first season. In 2026, talk of a return to Athletic Club emerged, even as he voiced doubts about rejoining, while Athletic reportedly considered Edin Terzic as an alternative option. He has been the subject of ongoing transfer chatter with multiple Premier League clubs, as his Bournemouth contract nears expiration, with indications he is weighing his future decisions. Athletic Bilbao started searching for a new manager after Valverde left, and Iraola’s name remains in consideration. Manchester United. The Bournemouth manager has yet to sign a new contract, as transfer chatter continues.