Andoni Iraola has insisted he is happy at Bournemouth despite links to Tottenham Hotspur.
Iraola is understood to be on Tottenham’s shortlist of potential replacements for Ange Postecoglou, whose position is under threat in North London.
Iraola has won admirers for his work at Bournemouth, who are chasing a place in Europe for the first time this season. The Cherries are also in the FA Cup quarter-finals and take on Manchester City this weekend. Bournemouth have never previously reached the competition’s semi-finals.
“I want to do my job the best I can”
Andoni Iraola discusses if he can achieve all of his personal career goals at Bournemouth amid speculation about his future
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Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Iraola was asked for comment on rumours linking him with other clubs.
“I want to do my job the best I can, I don’t know where we will finish. If I don’t do it well, they will find someone else. I am happy here. We have a great opportunity to reach the semi finals for the first time, it would be amazing for me personally and for the club. We will try to give the best level we have.”
On his side’s chances of reaching a Wembley semi-final, Iraola said he believes the tie is bigger for Bournemouth than opponents Manchester City. The latter are aiming to reach a third consecutive FA Cup final this season.
“I think we have a big opportunity this weekend, anyone who steps on the pitch has to be ready to give everything, and even that might not be enough to beat City. The work for everyone is huge, but the chance to play at Wembley – for City it is less important as they play there a lot, but for us it is huge.”
