Iraola expected to pick Crystal Palace as Pochettino emerges for Milan job

Multiple sources claim that Andoni Iraola is expected to pick Crystal Palace over Milan, so the Rossoneri’s options are Xavi, Oliver Glasner and Mauricio Pochettino, with the latter having already held talks with the Serie A giants.

Ex-Bournemouth coach Iraola is increasingly likely to choose Crystal Palace over Milan, according to several sources, including La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper and Sportmediaset.

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Iraola likely to snub Milan for Crystal Palace

Iraola emerged as Milan’s primary target to replace Massimiliano Allegri, yet the Spaniard seems eager to pick Palace instead for family and professional reasons.

According to Gazzetta, Iraola is willing to continue in the Premier League also because Milan are in a rebuilding phase, having sacked all their directors, along with Allegri, after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

Chelsea’s Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / 

With Iraola moving to Palace, Glasner would become an option for Milan, according to reports, alongside ex-Barcelona coach Xavi.

Both Gazzetta and transfer expert Nicolò Schira report that even USMNT coach Pochettino is in the frame for the Rossoneri.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – MAY 19: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, Pochettino had already made himself available to Milan weeks ago, but it remains to be seen whether his stance has changed after Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League.

According to Schira, on the other hand, Pochettino was only offered to Milan in the last few days as the Argentine is set to leave the USMNT after the World Cup.