Throughout the mounting speculation, the Bournemouth boss has maintained a strictly professional stance. He has refused to confirm his next destination out of respect for the Cherries' supporters and the club that gave him his break in English football. Having already confirmed his departure, Iraola is focused on finishing the season strongly before officially putting pen to paper elsewhere.
When pressed on the recent links to major clubs, the coach remained tight-lipped, stating: "You were asking me about other clubs. I don’t know exactly which ones, but also, as a sign of respect for Bournemouth, I cannot talk right now about my future because it’s not what worries the Bournemouth supporters." He went on to add: "I think I said it when I announced I was not continuing here, for me, now, it’s about Bournemouth."