Marco Rose is reportedly the leading candidate to take over the helm at Bournemouth, following the impending departure of Andoni Iraola. The club has compiled a shortlist of three potential replacements, with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna also in the running.
Bournemouth aims to finalize Iraola's successor swiftly, after confirming his exit at the end of the current season. Rose, who was dismissed by RB Leipzig in March 2025, is seen as the favored candidate due to his experience and footballing philosophy. McKenna, meanwhile, is focused on securing promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich.
Another notable figure, Iñigo Pérez, Iraola's former assistant, is also admired by the club, although he is not currently on the shortlist. Iraola, who took charge of Bournemouth in June 2023, guided the team to a ninth-placed finish in the Premier League last season and set a new club-record points tally. His departure has been met with gratitude from the club, with a statement praising his successful three-year tenure.
Iraola has been linked with a return to Athletic Bilbao and the Manchester United job. The news of his departure comes on the heels of a memorable 2-1 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal. Bournemouth is seeking to replace Iraola with a manager who can build on his success and potentially lead the team to European competition for the first time. With Rose's experience in the Champions League and his emphasis on an active, dynamic playing style, he appears to be the ideal candidate to take the reins at Bournemouth.