Andoni Iraola ends Bournemouth tenure with Europa‑qualifying draw

Andoni Iraola ended his tenure as Bournemouth manager on Sunday with a 1‑1 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result kept the Cherries in sixth place in the Premier League.

The point took Bournemouth to 57 points, a new club record for points earned in England's top division. The club had never before qualified for European competition.

The draw came after Bournemouth had already secured a sixth‑place finish in the season that concluded on Saturday. Their position guarantees a spot in the Europa League for the first time.

Iraola's spell at Bournemouth began in 2021 and featured a steady rise from relegation battles to European qualification. His departure marks the end of a period that saw the club surpass previous Premier League benchmarks.

Bournemouth will now appoint a new manager ahead of the upcoming European campaign. The club aims to build on the record points tally as it prepares for its debut in continental competition.