Crystal Palace ready to make substantial investment to land Andoni Iraola
Crystal Palace reportedly seem willing to make a significant financial investment to land Andoni Iraola ahead of next season.
Andoni Iraola is all set to part ways with Bournemouth at the end of the season after his contract runs out. The decision has already been made official. While he is leaving the Cherries, the Basque manager could continue in the Premier League, as a number of clubs are after him.
The 43-year-old already has an offer on the table to continue in the English top flight. According to a report from Fichajes, Crystal Palace are keen on having Iraola on their bench and are ready to make substantial investment to lure him.
The Eagles have already taken initial steps towards appointing him as their new boss. They have put forward an ambitious long-term project for the Spanish manager.
Oliver Glasner has done wonders for Palace since taking charge at the start of 2024. However, the 51-year-old is leaving the club at the end of the season, and they want to bring in a world-class manager who can build on the success that Glasner has had. They are confident about Iraola being the ideal guy to take them to the next level.
Crystal Palace want Iraola to replace Glasner
Given how competitive the Premier League has become, clubs often look for proven quality, and the 43-year-old has an impressive track record from his time at Bournemouth. The Eagles are ready to make a significant financial effort to bring him to Selhurst Park.
Iraola prefers playing an attacking brand of football with the 4-2-3-1 formation, and he has a great track record of developing young players. He ticks every box for Palace, and with him available this summer, they want to ensure they can have him succeed Glasner.
While the ongoing campaign hasn’t gone according to plan for Palace, they are optimistic that Iraola could get them back on track. They have already put forward an offer and are hoping for a response in the coming days.
The exact numbers haven’t been disclosed, but it is believed to be a multi-million dollar offer for the 43-year-old. However, the Bournemouth boss won’t rush into a decision, as he is aware that there are quite a few clubs that want him.