Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is reportedly Crystal Palace’s top choice to replace Oliver Glasner after turning down AC Milan and announcing his departure from the Cherries.
Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the leading candidate to replace Oliver Glasner following the Austrian’s departure from Selhurst Park.
Glasner bowed out on a high after guiding Palace to a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final, ending his tenure with European silverware and further enhancing his reputation.
With the club entering a new chapter, Palace’s hierarchy are carefully assessing their options as they look to build on a period of remarkable success that has included both domestic and European achievements.
Iraola has quickly emerged as the preferred choice. The Spaniard announced in April that he would leave Bournemouth at the end of the season after deciding against signing a new contract.
Reports suggest Palace have made him their number one target, while further claims indicate that Iraola is now expected to take the job after rejecting an opportunity to become AC Milan’s next manager.
🚨 Bayer Leverkusen are still pushing to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager, but the Spaniard is proving difficult to land. 🇪🇸
Conference League winners Crystal Palace are also interested in the former Bournemouth boss.
(Source: Kicker)
🚨 Iraola himself is interested… pic.twitter.com/iCg3dVUoBY
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The 44-year-old significantly enhanced his reputation during his time on the south coast, leading Bournemouth to their highest-ever Premier League finish and securing qualification for European competition.
His impressive work also attracted attention from Chelsea earlier in the year before the London club eventually appointed Xabi Alonso, underlining the growing demand for his services among elite clubs.
Having helped transform Bournemouth from a side fighting for stability into a respected Premier League force, Iraola is now viewed as the ideal candidate to continue Palace’s upward trajectory and maintain the momentum generated under Glasner.
