“On Chelsea and Iraola” – Fabrizio Romano provides Iraola update as Blues continue head coach search

“On Chelsea and Iraola” – Fabrizio Romano provides Iraola update as Blues continue head coach search Andoni Iraola dreams of remaining in the Premier League and managing a top club according to Fabrizio Romano. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE Chelsea are once again searching for another head coach after they sacked Liam Rosenior last month, with the 41-year-old lasting less than four months in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.

Calum McFarlane has been placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season, whilst the sporting directors conduct their search for the next head coach. Andoni Iraola dreams of managing big Premier League club There’s understood to be seven or eight names under consideration, with Iraola thought to be an early front runner. David Ornstein believes Chelsea will make an appointment early in the summer, and given previous mistakes the Blues can’t afford to pick the wrong man.

Marco Silva is thought to be another name under consideration, whilst Xabi Alonso would be the preference for a number of supporters. Iraola is understood to also have interest from Manchester United, and Chelsea are believed to have reached out to his agent. Chelsea aren’t near reaching a decision on their next head coach, but Romano has provided an interesting update on Iraola.

“Andoni Iraola has this dream to continue in Premier League and manage a top club,” he told his YouTube channel. “This is why you see lots of reports on Chelsea and Iraola, United and Iraola, he’d love to manage a top club. “On Chelsea, nothing decided, they’ve not decided new manager yet.