Bournemouth will be searching for a new manager this summer, as head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed he will depart the club at the end of the season. The Spaniard's three-year tenure on the south coast is set to conclude, marking the end of a significant chapter for the Cherries.

Iraola arrived in 2023, tasked with replacing Gary O'Neil, and quickly stamped his authority on the team. His legacy will be defined by a record-breaking 2024/25 campaign, where he guided Bournemouth to a joint-highest ever ninth-place Premier League finish, amassing a club-record 56 points. That achievement places him among the club's most successful modern managers, alongside figures like Eddie Howe.

The current 2025/26 season has been a tale of two halves, showcasing both the heights and challenges of Premier League life. Bournemouth started spectacularly, suffering just two defeats in their first ten games and briefly flirting with the top four. However, a difficult winter period saw them go 11 league matches without a win, a streak they have since broken with a 12-game unbeaten run to sit 11th.

In an emotional statement, Iraola expressed his pride, saying, "It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth... I feel this is the right moment to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories." The club's official statement praised his "progressive style of play" and his pivotal role in cementing Bournemouth's Premier League identity.

This managerial shift signals a period of transition at the Vitality Stadium. Iraola will be followed out the door by fitness coach Pablo de la Torre, as the club now faces the crucial task of appointing a successor who can build on the solid foundation laid over the past three years.