Iraola is a Spanish football coach and former player, noted for managing Mirandés and Rayo Vallecano in Spain before taking the AFC Bournemouth job in 2023, where he set club points records in his first season. During 2026, talk of a return to Athletic Club emerged, even as he voiced doubts about rejoining, with Edin Terzic named as another option by Athletic. Ongoing transfer chatter links him with several Premier League clubs, as his Bournemouth contract approaches expiry, indicating he is weighing his future choices. Athletic Bilbao have begun the search for their next manager, following confirmation of Ernesto Valverde's departure, and Iraola’s name remains in consideration. Manchester United. The Bournemouth manager has yet to sign a new contract, as transfer chatter continues.