Andoni Iraola: podcast appearances and interviews

Andoni Iraola Sagarna is a Spanish professional football manager and former player, born on June 22, 1982. He played primarily as a right-back and was known for his competitiveness and passing skills. Throughout his playing career, he spent the majority of his time with Athletic Bilbao, appearing in 510 competitive matches over 12 seasons. Iraola began his managerial career in 2018 and achieved early success by winning the Cypriot Super Cup with AEK Larnaca. He subsequently managed Mirandés in the Segunda División before moving to Rayo Vallecano, where he spent three seasons and led the team to promotion to La Liga. In 2023, he was appointed head coach of Premier League club Bournemouth, guiding the team to their highest league finish in the 2025-26 season and securing their first qualification for European football. As of 2026, Iraola is associated with Liverpool FC as a head coach candidate.