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BREAKING NEWS: Bournemouth announce Andoni Iraola as their new manager - just over two hours after brutal sacking of Gary O'Neil - with the Cherries moving quickly to hire ex-Rayo Vallecano boss

Bournemouth have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new manager - just hours after sacking Gary O'Neil - with the former Rayo Vallecano boss signing a new two-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries announced the shock news O'Neil was set to leave his post, despite leading the club to an unlikely survival in the top flight last season - finishing in 15th place - and Andoni will now look to build on that position.

He arrives at Bournemouth after his contract came to an end with LaLiga side Rayo, where he spent three years, and club chief Bill Foley said they acted quickly to get him on board.