Ange Postecoglou, the former manager of Celtic Football Club, is now in contention for the managerial position at AFC Bournemouth after the club announced that Andoni Iraola will depart at the end of the current season. Postecoglou has been out of management since his brief tenure at Nottingham Forest ended in October 2025. He has expressed a desire to return to coaching, ideally starting in the summer to allow for pre-season preparation. Early betting odds favor him as a strong candidate alongside Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, who is currently seen as the frontrunner. Other notable figures linked to the Bournemouth job include Mauricio Pochettino, Marco Rose, and Thomas Frank. Postecoglou has clarified that he will not be returning to Celtic, emphasizing his commitment to finding a suitable opportunity where he can make a significant impact.