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Andoni Iraola betting favourite to be next Newcastle United manager

Andoni Iraola is the 4/1 favourite to replace Eddie Howe this summer, according to Betfair odds.
Newcastle have struggled this season, slipping from a top-five finish to mid-table and facing a defensive and attacking identity crisis.
Iraola would not represent a radical stylistic shift, focusing on quick transitions and counter-attacking football.
Mauricio Pochettino and Mauricio Pochettino’s potential availability after the 2026 World Cup is noted as a possible shift in approach.
Other contenders include Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva, with various tactical implications for Newcastle.
Newcastle’s spending rules and governance are cited as continuing constraints on recruitment.
The report notes two sporting directors have already changed at Newcastle in quick succession.
Newcastle face a pivotal period as they approach the end of the season with a potential coaching change looming.
The Athletic piece frames Iraola’s availability and the managerial market around Newcastle’s needs.
The piece underscores a potential stylistic continuity with Howe’s approach under new leadership.

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