Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has reportedly rejected initial interest from Tottenham Hotspur to replace the recently sacked Thomas Frank.
Andoni Iraola has dealt Tottenham a major blow by opting to stay at Bournemouth despite interest from North London.
Spurs dismissed Thomas Frank on Tuesday following a dismal run that left the club 16th in the Premier League.
While Iraola was a primary target, he reportedly views the current situation at Tottenham as a “systematic unravelling” and prefers to remain with the Cherries.
With Iraola out, Spurs may turn to Fulham’s Marco Silva or appoint an interim coach to stabilize the squad during their five-day break.
The club is reeling after Frank’s eight-month tenure ended in domestic freefall. Regarding the search, a source noted:
“He is ambitious and recognises that Tottenham is a ‘big club’ compared to Bournemouth. But the systematic unravelling of the season proved Iraola was right.”