Andoni Iraola has decided not to renew his contract with Bournemouth and is expected to be available this summer. He has delivered decisive impact in the Premier League title race and has guided Bournemouth to sixth place, with potential for European football depending on results. Despite this, major clubs have not moved for him, with Chelsea hiring Xabi Alonso and Manchester United making Michael Carrick’s role permanent. Iraola could be linked with Crystal Palace, though that move is viewed as below his level. Liverpool are urged to pursue Iraola as a no-brainer after Arne Slot’s disappointing drop-off following a title-winning season.
"After proving decisive in both the Premier League title race and in delivering European football to Bournemouth, it's pretty remarkable that Liverpool aren't on the phone to Andoni Iraola. The Cherries boss has already decided he won't be renewing his contract, so will be available this summer and surely heading into a big job."
"Except, bizarrely enough, that those big jobs don't seem to be presenting themselves, with Chelsea instead hiring Xabi Alonso and Manchester United making Michael Carrick's position permanent after an impressive interim spell. This could perhaps even lead Iraola to be set for the Crystal Palace job, which, with all the respect in the world to Palace, seems a little beneath a man of his abilities."
"This seems like a no-brainer for Liverpool why not go for one of the best managers in the Premier League after such a dire season from Arne Slot? Andoni Iraola opportunity is too good for Liverpool to miss Iraola has done a superb job at Bournemouth, guiding them to sixth place in the Premier League table, and what could even be Champions League football depending on the outcome of tonight's Europa League final and the final game of the Premier League season this weekend."
"Yes, Bournemouth are a superbly well-run club whose top-to-bottom structure arguably makes it easy for almost any manager to shine there, but then, wouldn't it then logically also follow that being a well-run club means hiring really good managers? With time, it's surely going to look like a big mistake for clubs like Chelsea and United to pass up on Iraola when they had the chance, but it's not too late for Liverpool to change course."
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