Andoni Iraola, ready to sign for Athletic Bilbao!

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The Athletic Club is preparing to start a new era in its coaching staff. Ernesto Valverde has announced that he will not continue leading the team next season, putting an end to a period marked by ups and downs and a campaign that has not met expectations.

The Extremaduran coach, one of the recent great references of the club, has chosen to step aside after a season in which the team has not been able to establish itself in either LaLiga or in its return to the Champions League.

End of a cycle at San Mamés

The Athletic's season has left mixed feelings. The return to the top European competition brought hope, but the team did not manage to compete at the expected level.

In the domestic league, the situation has also been unfavorable. The Basque team has drifted away from the European positions, which has hastened a decision that seemed to have been brewing for weeks.

Valverde thus closes a period in which he brought stability but one that needed a change of direction to revitalize the project.

Iraola, the top favorite

With the departure confirmed, Athletic is already working on its replacement. The name that has gained the most strength is that of Andoni Iraola, current coach of Bournemouth and former player of the club.

Iraola embodies the profile the club is looking for: knowledge of the organization, modern ideas, and the ability to make the team competitive.

His work in the Premier League has been highly valued, establishing himself as one of the young coaches with the greatest potential in Europe.

Furthermore, his past as a rojiblanco player makes him a beloved figure by the fans, facilitating his integration into the environment of San Mamés.

Will from both sides

Initial reports suggest a total willingness. Iraola would be willing to accept the challenge of returning to Bilbao and leading the new sporting project.

On Athletic's part, there is also clear consensus around his figure. The club sees him as the ideal coach to embark on a new chapter.

Nevertheless, there is still a way to go. Negotiations are ongoing and should be finalized in the coming weeks.

What seems evident is the alignment of intentions. Athletic wants Iraola, and the coach views a return home positively.

The change in the coaching staff will mark the beginning of a new era at San Mamés. After Valverde's departure, the club seeks a fresh impetus, and all signs point to Andoni Iraola being tasked with leading it.

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