Barcelona have been linked with a number of managers in recent months as they look for a successor to replace Xavi Hernandez this summer. Yet publicly, the Blaugrana are clear that they want Xavi to stay at the club. Bournemouth Manager Andoni Iraola has not been suggested as a candidate for the summer job, but they are keeping a close eye on him.
Iraola looked as if he had reached the sack after a few months in the Bournemouth job, with the Cherries in 19th place in the Premier League, but they go into April with more points than anyone in March, and currently in 11th, i am. Now have an outside chance at European football next season.
Ace for Sport, Barcelona are impressed enough to pay attention to the Basque coach, who managed to significantly improve Rayo Vallecano. The 41-year-old promoted Rayo through the play-offs, and then guided them to 12th and 11th places, a Copa del Rey semi-final and several famous victories over Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Sports Director Deco recently told Iraola as one of several “top managers” during an interview, and it seems that it was not a coincidence. If Iraola continues his trajectory, it won't be long before the best clubs knock on his door.
