Bournemouth have announced the appointment of Marco Rose as the club's new head coach, replacing Andoni Iraola who will depart at the end of the season. Rose, who has previously managed RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Borussia Monchengladbach, will officially take charge in the summer on a three-year contract. The move allows both Rose and the club to prepare for the next season. Iraola had announced his decision to leave the club last week, bringing an end to his three-year tenure.
Rose was the top target for the club due to his similar footballing philosophy and style of play. The 49-year-old has been out of management since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025.
The club stated that their focus remains on finishing the current campaign strongly, with the players and staff committed to achieving positive results. Rose's appointment has been praised, with many noting that his style of play aligns with Iraola's, who had previously expressed his admiration for Rose's work at Borussia Monchengladbach.
The appointment is seen as a sensible move by the club, with Rose set to inherit a team that is currently on a 13-game unbeaten run and potentially pushing for European qualification.