Chelsea, under Clearlake Capital's ownership, has been the opposite, with a series of hasty managerial appointments. Thomas Tuchel was ousted for Graham Potter, who lasted less than eight months, followed by Frank Lampard's ill-fated caretaker spell, and then Mauricio Pochettino's 10-month tenure. Pochettino's departure led to Enzo Maresca becoming the fourth Chelsea manager in three years.

Now, with Maresca's future uncertain, rumors suggest that Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is being targeted by Chelsea. Iraola has guided Bournemouth to second place in the table, losing only one game in 25/26, despite losing three key players during the summer. His ability to adapt and build a strong team has earned him a 63.2% win percentage, the best of the Clearlake era.

Iraola's success is not just about results; his team plays an attractive style of football, with a focus on creativity, solid defense, and freedom for players to express themselves. His ability to get the best out of his players, such as Antoine Semenyo, has been a key factor in Bournemouth's success.

As a disciple of Marcelo Bielsa, Iraola's approach is aggressive and direct, with a focus on pressing, wing-backs, and direct runners. This style has taken time to develop, and Bournemouth is now reaping the benefits. With a contract expiring at the end of the season, Iraola must decide whether he wants to continue at Bournemouth or take the Chelsea job, where immediate success is expected.