Andoni Iraola will leave his post at Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The Spaniard has done a superb job in charge of the Cherries since he took over in the summer of 2023, and is currently enjoying a club record 12 game unbeaten run in the Premier League following last weekend’s stunning win away to leaders Arsenal.
In a statement, on the club’s website, Iraola said:
“It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth and I am proud of what we have achieved together. I’m thankful to the players and staff that I’ve worked with, as well as Bill, who have all made my time here so special.
“As for the fans, you have continued to show your fantastic support to myself and the team, and for that I will always be grateful. I feel this is the right moment for me to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories of this club.”
Bookmakers Sky Bet have already released the odds on who could replace the 43-year-old on the south coast, which we’ve explored in more detail below.
Next Bournemouth Manager Odds
| Manager | Sky Bet Odds |
|---|---|
| Marco Rose | 10/3 |
| Eddie Howe | 5/1 |
| Kieran McKenna | 11/2 |
| Ange Postecoglou | 7/1 |
| Vasco Botelho | 7/1 |
| Thomas Frank | 17/2 |
| Gareth Southgate | 17/2 |
| Edin Terzic | 17/2 |
| Tonda Eckert | 11/1 |
| Cesc Fabregas | 11/1 |
Marco Rose (Unemployed)
Marco Rose has been a regular name in Premier League next manager markets this season, with the German installed as the early 10/3 favourite to take over at Bournemouth this summer.
Rose has been waiting for the right opportunity since leaving RB Leipzig in March 2025, which followed spells at Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, Red Bull Salzburg, and Lokomotive Leipzig.
With Bournemouth keen to build on the progressive style established under Andoni Iraola, Rose’s style of play, track record of developing young talent, and record of winning silverware (Austrian league and cup double, and domestic cups in Germany) could make him a strong fit.
Eddie Howe (Newcastle)
Well, well, well – could Bournemouth legend Eddie Howe swap dugouts and return to the club where he made his name? It feels unlikely, even if Sky Bet have priced the Englishman as the 5/1 second favourite in the betting.
That said, questions are growing around Howe’s future at Newcastle. Despite delivering their first domestic trophy for a whopping 70 years last season, the Magpies have struggled this term, sitting 14th in the Premier League and dropping a league-high 25 points from winning positions. Pressure is building and while a summer sacking would be a surprise, it’s not completely out of the question.
By pure coincidence Newcastle face Bournemouth at St James’ Park this Saturday.
Kieran McKenna (Ipswich Town)
Kieran McKenna is an interesting name to keep an eye on at 11/2, especially after the Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that he is an early contender, although the 39-year-old will currently be fully focused on leading Ipswich back up to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
The former Manchester United coach famously took the Tractor Boys from League One to the top-flight, only to suffer an immediate relegation down to the Championship last season. However, with just six games to go his side sit in the second automatic promotion spot with odds as short as 1/25 to go up.
Who else is in the mix?
Ange Postecoglou is priced at 7/1 to add a third Premier League club to his CV. The Aussie led Tottenham to Europa League glory last season, only to then be rewarded with the sack in the summer. He made a swift return with Nottingham Forest, a dire spell which lasted all of 39 days after he went eight games without a win.
Thomas Frank, 7/1, is also looking for a return for the dugout after his spell at Spurs didn’t go to plan. Former England manager Gareth Southgate is available at 17/2, alongside ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic.
Southampton’s rising star Tonda Eckert is 11/1, alongside Crystal Palace’s soon-to-be-departed boss Oliver Glasner, and Cesc Fabregas who has Como 5th in Serie A.
Meanwhile, Moreirense manager Vasco Botelho is another name being touted. He will be on the radar of Black Knight Football Club who own the Cherries and have a majority ownership interest in the Portuguese club.
