Bournemouth have appointed Marco Rose to replace Andoni Iraola.
Rose will officially take over on a three-year deal in the summer, but the deal was signed to allow both the new manager and the club to plan for next season after Iraola confirmed he was leaving the club.
Iraola announced last week that he would step down as head coach when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending his three-year tenure as head coach.
Sky Sports News reported that former RB Leipzig manager Rose is the frontrunner to replace Iraola and the club are working quickly to make his appointment.
The 49-year-old has always been a top target to replace Iraola due to their similar footballing philosophy and style of play.
Rose has not been a manager since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025. He has also worked for Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Red Bull Salzburg.
Bournemouth said: “The club’s immediate focus remains firmly on finishing this season as strongly as possible and our players and staff remain fully committed to achieving good results and building on our current 13-game unbeaten record.”
Why Rose is perfect for Bournemouth
Adam Bate of Sky Sports:
When Andoni Iraola was at Rayo Vallecano, he was asked in an interview with Spanish sports outlet Rebelo who he enjoyed watching. His response feels especially relevant now. “Gladbach, coached by Marco Rose, was one of my favorite teams,” Iraola said.
“I really like German football, because as a spectator you love to see things happen. It’s not like you attack for two minutes and then it’s my turn. Everyone on the pitch is attacking and defending, so each player has to play more and more roles.”
“I like football where the players do everything. The attackers press as defenders, and the central defenders drive forward and protect the last line. It’s very complete tactical football. That’s why I liked Gladbach under Coach Rose. I could see it working well.”
More than three years later, we have come full circle. Rose, who has perhaps unwittingly been an inspiration to this Bournemouth team, will take over this summer following Iraola’s decision to leave. Are Premier League teams at risk of making consistent personnel decisions?
Maybe it’s easier to change jobs from a position of strength. News of Rose’s impending arrival comes as Bournemouth continue to make strides and are in the midst of their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League. They will still be able to qualify for Europe.
But Tiago Pinto and other decision-makers on the south coast still deserve credit for acting extremely wisely. Iraora isn’t the only one who admires him. This is not Sir Alex Ferguson hand-picking David Moyes. That’s why Iraora admires him, and that’s very important.
Read Adam Veidt’s full analysis of Marco Rose
