Shocking! Tottenham's next coach candidate turns out to be a Bilbao spy...Proclamation to provide information openly, strong support for winning Europa
Apr 28, 2025
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England's 'The Sun' reported on the 28th (Korea time) that coach Raola is transforming into a 'secret agent' to destroy Manchester United's season. Bournemouth tied Manchester United 1-1 in the 34th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season on the 27th. Antoine Semeno scored the first goal in the 23rd minute of the first half to take the lead, but he allowed Rasmus Hoyleun to equalize just before the end of the second half.
Manchester United's next game is the first leg of the Europa League semifinals. They will face Athletic Bilbao on May 2 at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Director Iraola from Spain is Bilbao Legend.
"The Sun" said "Iraola plans to call 61-year-old Ernesto Valverde Bilbao and provide information on Ruben Amorim's Manchester United team ahead of the first leg of the semifinal." Iraola has been a fan of Bilbao since childhood. He enjoyed his prime in Bilbao when he was active. He played in as many as 510 games in 12 seasons.
Valverde, who is currently at the helm, has a strong relationship with Bilbao. He leads the third Bilbao and is also the teacher of director Iraola. Iraola played 156 games when Valverde took the helm of Bilbao for his second time.
Director Iraola also did not hide his relationship. When asked if he would talk to Valverde after the match against Manchester United, he said "Maybe I will. We have a very good relationship. He's the most special director I've ever met. I wish you the best" he said.
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Tottenham is also in the semifinals of the Europa League. Tottenham face Norway's strongest Bodhi/Glimt. Tottenham-Boebo, Man Utd-Bilbao winner meets in final. Coincidentally, this season's Europa League final will be held at Bilbao's home.
However, the soccer statistics media 'Opta' recently simulated the Europa League semifinals and finals 10,000 times and ranked Tottenham as the top candidate for the championship. Tottenham's chances of advancing to the finals were 66.6% and their chances of winning were 34.9%. The next is Bilbao, with 53.8% going to the finals and 28.5% chance of winning. Manchester United ranked third with 46.2% → 24.2%, while 33.4% → 12.4% was predicted.
Iraola was a strong candidate for Tottenham's next head coach if coach Enze Postecoglou was replaced. He put Bournemouth in 10th place this season, which was feared to be relegated. But it doesn't seem easy to go to Tottenham. Bournemouth are optimistic about renewing their contract with Iraola.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
