After Andoni Iraola had masterminded Rayo Vallecano's first win over Barcelona in 19 years, the upstart coach was asked if he wanted to work in the Premier League.
"I'd love to because now it's the best league in the world," he said. "But I'm conscious I've just started and I have to prove myself a lot more as a coach."
Eighteen months on and that day has arrived, with Iraola signing a two-year deal with Bournemouth following the expiry of his contract with the La Liga outfit.
The 40-year-old's opportunity comes after the shock sacking of Gary O'Neil, seven months after he was made the club's permanent boss and helped them to Premier League safety.