Bournemouth has confirmed the appointment of Marco Rose as the successor to Andoni Iraola, with the new head coach set to take charge in the summer on a three-year contract. This move allows both Rose and the club to plan for the next season, following Iraola's announcement that he would be leaving at the end of his contract. Iraola, who has been the head coach for three years, revealed his decision to depart last week.
Rose, the former RB Leipzig boss, was the top choice to replace Iraola due to their similar footballing philosophies and styles of play. With a managerial background that includes Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Red Bull Salzburg, Rose has been out of management since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025. The club 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 13-game unbeaten run.
The appointment of Rose is seen as a sensible move, given Iraola's admiration for Rose's tactical and complete style of football, which emphasizes every player's role in both attacking and defending.