Andoni Iraola says he is "in no rush" over his next move, even with Manchester United and Chelsea linked. He has already confirmed he is leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season after a three-year spell, and he is still focused on finishing well with the club before any decision on what comes next.

Bournemouth's form is making the exit story louder

The timing matters because Bournemouth are sixth in the Premier League with 55 points after 36 matches. Their recent league form is WWDWW, including a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on 2026-05-03 and a 1-0 win at Fulham on 2026-05-09.

That run is exactly why Iraola's situation feels so live. Bournemouth are not drifting through the closing weeks, and the club's best ever top-flight finish is now a real possibility, even if the brief stops short of calling it certain.

Iraola has been clear that he is not treating the next job as a deadline. "I will not talk about my future. I'm fully focused on trying to finish this season with a reward, something tangible for the [Bournemouth] players and supporters," he said. He has also said, "I think I said it when I announced I was not continuing here, for me, now, it's about Bournemouth."

The links are broad, but the message stays the same

The reported interest is not limited to one club. Manchester United are third in the Premier League with 65 points after 36 matches, while Chelsea are ninth with 49 points after 36 matches. Goal.com have also put Crystal Palace in the mix, which means the conversation around Iraola is not short on possible landing spots.

Still, his own line is the one that matters for now. "I'm in no rush," he said, and that fits the public stance he has taken all along. There is interest, but there is no sign from the brief that he is preparing to speed up the process.

The sensible reading is that Bournemouth's finish comes first and the next job comes later. If Bournemouth keep this form going, Iraola will leave with a season that strengthened his stock. If the season stalls, the interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Crystal Palace will still be there, but the timeline is his to control.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →