Bournemouth has announced the appointment of Marco Rose as the successor to Andoni Iraola. Rose is set to take the reins in the summer on a three-year contract, allowing the club and the new manager to plan ahead for the next season following Iraola's confirmation that he will be leaving at the end of his contract. Iraola, who revealed his decision to depart last week, will bring an end to his three-year tenure as head coach. According to reports from Sky Sports News, Rose, the former RB Leipzig boss, was the top candidate to replace Iraola due to their shared football philosophy and style of play.
With a managerial background that includes stints at Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Red Bull Salzburg, the 49-year-old Rose has been out of management since his departure from RB Leipzig in March 2025. The club stated, 'Our immediate focus remains on finishing the current campaign strongly, with the players and staff committed to achieving positive results and building on our current 13-game unbeaten run.' Rose's appointment can be seen as an ideal replacement, given Iraola's previous admiration for Rose's managerial style, particularly during his time at Borussia Monchengladbach. Iraola had praised Rose's ability to implement a complete and tactical brand of football, where every player is involved in both attacking and defending. With Bournemouth currently on a long unbeaten run and potentially qualifying for Europe, the decision to appoint Rose is seen as a sensible move, allowing the club to build on its current success.