- Crystal Palace make Andoni Iraola offer
- Bournemouth boss set to respond
- Eagles want to land him quickly
Crystal Palace have reportedly made their move to appoint Andoni Iraola as Oliver Glasner’s replacement. The Spaniard will be available this summer after confirming he will leave Bournemouth.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Palace have made contact with Iraola and are offering him a “long-term lucrative project. It’s a huge ambition shown by Steve Parish and the higher-ups.
Iraola is one of the most highly-admired coaches not just in the Premier League but in Europe as a whole. He has transformed the Cherries since replacing Gary O’Neil at the Vitality Stadium.
Crystal Palace Make Iraola Offer
Palace have put a ‘multi-million’ deal on the table for Iraola, but he has yet to respond. He’s expected to make a decision in the next few days.
If the Eagles are able to convince Iraola to take over this summer, it will be mission accomplished for Parish. It has been widely reported in recent weeks that the Bournemouth boss is at the top of the club’s wishlist.
The board are aware of the growing interest in Iraola and has made its offer to try to jump ahead of the competition. It appears that the South Londoners are desperate to land the 44-year-old, who isn’t just wanted in the Premier League.
Iraola’s former club, Athletic Club and La Liga outfit Villarreal are also admirers, and a return to Bilbao could be tough to turn down. He has a decision to make about whether to stay in England at Selhurst Park or explore another job.
Iraola Even More Exciting Than Glasner
Palace’s urgency is a real statement of intent from Parish and makes clear that Iraola is the one the club’s hierarchy wants to take over from Glasner. Replacing the Austrian seemed tough, but landing the Spaniard would be an unbelievable win.
Glasner will go down as the greatest manager in the club’s history after overseeing FA Cup glory last season. He could even end his reign with a Europa Conference League to add to the trophy cabinet.
An Iraola appointment feels even more exciting than a Glasner renewal. He has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool.
The football he has implemented at the Vitality is extremely entertaining. He’s also dealt with high-profile departures after watching the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Dean Huijsen depart in recent windows.
