“Fell to my knees in Lidl": Fans react to Andoni Iraola leaving Bournemouth, who is his wife?

AFC Bournemouth has released a statement regarding their head coach Adoni Iraola leaving at the end of this season. The statement reads: “AFC Bournemouth can confirm that Head Coach, Andoni Iraola, will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to his successful three-year tenure on the south coast.

“Since his appointment, the club has continued to compete in the Premier League, most notably delivering a record points total of 56 in 2024/25 and consequently achieving their joint-highest finish of ninth place.

“Iraola has played a pivotal role in establishing the club’s identity in the Premier League, earning widespread recognition for his progressive style of play and commitment to developing both emerging and established talent.”

“Fitness Coach, Pablo de la Torre, will also leave the club following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

“The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Andoni for his outstanding contribution and wishes him and his family the very best for the future.”

AFC Bournemouth fans have been reacting to the news on the club’s Instagram. One wrote: “Thank you for the memories Iraola, let's wrap up the season on a high 🍒,” whilst another said: Wish you nothing but the best gaffer let’s hope the board can get the right man in and push us onto European football.

One other fan wrote: “Fell to my knees in lidl.”

In 2024 Adoni Iraola signed a contract extension and told afcb.co.uk that "I'm very happy to sign the contract. For me, it is a matter of renewing the confidence from both sides.

"We have had a good experience with our first season together in the Premier League, and I am happy that both sides want to continue the relationship further.

"I'm proud that we achieved the points record. We are playing in a difficult competition, with very good opposition. The season started slowly, but I think we improved a lot and are playing in the right way.

"We have to continue improving the team, because the level of the Premier League is really high, and I'm looking forward to working with Simon and the rest of the team over the summer to help us do that.

"I would like to thank the supporters for everything in our first year together. I am thankful that they were supporting us even in the beginning when we were not winning games, and that they have been very helpful to the players for the whole year."

Who is Adoni Iraola’s wife?

Adoni Iraola is married to Itziar and he once said: “My wife teases me sometimes when, in the middle of a family stroll, I suddenly reach into the pocket of my jeans for my pen and paper because I’ve just had a good idea,” and added that "I’m always thinking about the next training session, the next game.”

Adoni and Itziar reportedly have two young children. Adoni Iraola has been linked to Manchester United and a return to his former club Athletic Bilbao