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Andoni Iraola was appointed as Bournemouth manager in June 2023 Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says he wants his contract situation to be resolved "sooner rather than later" - but a decision is "definitely" closer to being made. The 43-year-old Spaniard's deal expires at the end of the current campaign. Iraola led the Cherries to club-record Premier League points totals in his two seasons in charge since replacing Gary O'Neil in June 2023. "Definitely [closer to a decision]. It is something we will decide sooner rather than later, but there is no news, " Iraola said at a press conference on Friday. "When there is something to say, we will say it. " Iraola signed a 12-month contract extension to stay at the club until at least the end of the 2025-26 campaign following a successful first season in charge, having signed an initial two-year deal. But he has been linked, external to jobs at Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Manchester United this summer. "I have one thing clear, the club and me are very open. We talk a lot, " Iraola said. "I have a great relationship with [technical director] Simon Francis and [president of football operations] Tiago [Pinto]. "Everything is fine between us. " After a slow start, Iraola led the club to a 12th-placed finish and their highest points total (48) in the Premier League in his first campaign. The Cherries improved again in the Spaniard's second season, finishing ninth with 56 points. With nine games of the 2025-26 campaign remaining, they sit ninth in the league with 40 points. Those results have been achieved despite player sales exceeding £250m over recent windows, including three of last season's first-choice back four in Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi, and attackers Antoine Semenyo and Dango Ouattara. In comparison, they paid their joint-second biggest transfer fee - after the £32m they paid for Brazilian striker Evanilson in 2024 - when they signed striker Rayan for an initial £24. 7m in January. Latest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan views Ask about Bournemouth - what do you want to know? Cheltenham Festival: Build-up to Gold Cup as Gaelic Warrior backed in to favourite Tottenham players can either 'cry or fight' - Tudor The numbers behind Borthwick's nightmare Six Nations Oscar-nominated Frankenstein and more movies that made Guillermo del Toro Celebrated actor Jessie Buckley picks her Desert Island Discs A new spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Behind the making of one of Hollywood's most quotable films 'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free' The numbers behind Borthwick's nightmare Six Nations Jason Tindall - the most misunderstood man in football? Players must believe in your methods - the mentality of winning a relegation battle How do Scots beat 'nemesis' Ireland for first time in 12 meetings? Why London Spirit spent £390, 000 on uncapped Sussex all-rounder Coles From best in league to bench - Foden's mysterious loss of form Why England will keep kicking regardless of what fans think Will Everton's formidable away form throw open title race? Meet Paralympics GB's 26th team member Winter Paralympics daily guide: 13 golds to be decided on Friday Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham' Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player Old Firm chaos: What happened? Who said what? What now? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.