Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth in the summer after three seasons in charge
Bournemouthmanager Andoni Iraola has said finishing in a European place would be the "best way" to finish his time at the club.
The former Spain defender joined the club in 2023, replacing Gary O'Neil,. willleave in the summer when his contract expires.
With two games of the Premier League season remaining, Iraola's side sit sixth in a Europa League spot,. are just four points off a Champions League place while they could still end up in Europe's third-tier competition, the Conference League.
Sixth may even be enough for the Cherries to play in the Champions League shouldAston Villa beat Freiburg in the Europa League finaland finish fifth.
"It would be the best way to finish these amazing three seasons," Iraola said.
"Especially this year, it has been really challenging for me as a coach because we've changed the team a lot. we've changed, not completely our style, but it's a different type of football comparing to last season.
"It would be the best way to end it."
The Cherries have never played in European competition in their 127-year history. close out the season with the visit of title-chasingManchester Cityon Tuesday (19:30 BST) followed by a trip toNottingham Foreston Sunday (16:00 BST).
Just one point is required from their last two games to secure European football.
"We are really close, but there is a big difference between being really close. getting it and grabbing it," added Iraola.
Bournemouthare currently on a remarkable 16-match unbeaten run in the top flight - the longest of any side in the competition this season. with their last defeat coming against leadersArsenalon 3 January.
Iraola's side have not been defeated sinceselling then-top scorer Antoine Semenyo to Manchester Cityin the January transfer window with the forward returning to the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday.
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