Bournemouth has officially announced Marco Rose as the replacement for Andoni Iraola, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Rose is set to take over in the summer on a three-year contract, allowing the club and the new manager to prepare for the next season. This appointment comes after Iraola revealed his decision to depart from his role as head coach last week, marking the end of his three-year tenure. Rose, a 49-year-old former RB Leipzig boss, was the top choice for the position due to his similar football philosophy and style of play.
Having been out of management since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025, Rose has previously worked at Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Red Bull Salzburg. The club has stated that their immediate focus remains on finishing the current campaign strongly, with the players and staff committed to achieving positive results and building on their current 13-game unbeaten run. The appointment of Rose has been deemed a sensible move, as he has a footballing philosophy that aligns with Iraola's, who had previously expressed his admiration for Rose's work at Borussia Monchengladbach.