Spanish club Athletic Bilbao is targeting Andoni Iraola, the manager of English club Bournemouth, to take charge of the team at San Mamés Stadium, according to the website "Fichajes."

This comes after the impressive performance Iraola has been delivering with Bournemouth in the English Premier League, where he has relied on a bold and attractive attacking style that has earned praise from European clubs.

Athletic Bilbao plans to give him a role in the sports project, including decision-making authority in contracts and long-term technical plans. This move represents a symbolic return of the coach to the club where he played more than 500 matches. The management believes he is the best fit to lead a transitional phase following the Ernesto Valverde era.

Eirawla continues to deliver an impressive performance with Bournemouth despite financial constraints, relying on a dynamic attack, exploiting spaces, and constant movement, which has made him one of the most sought-after young coaches in Europe.

The Spanish coach is aware of his emotional connection to Athletic, but he emphasizes that his decision will not be based solely on emotion, as his success in England gives him the space to carefully consider any step before taking it.

Iraola is left with two options: continuing at Bournemouth or coaching Athletic Bilbao, knowing that the club aims to present an offer granting him full authority over the sports project.