Bournemouth close to appointing Marco Rose as next head coach
Bournemouth close to appointing Marco Rose as next head coach Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as their next head coach, with the club moving quickly to replace Andoni Iraola following confirmation that the Spaniard will leave at the end of the season, according to reports from BBC Sport . The 49-year-old German, who has been out of work since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025, is now expected to take charge at the Vitality Stadium. Sources suggest talks are at an advanced stage and, if finalised as planned, Bournemouth hope to confirm Rose’s appointment next week.
Iraola’s decision to step down was a significant blow, but Bournemouth had already begun preparing for his departure and drew up a shortlist of potential successors. Alongside Rose, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna and Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez were also considered. Rose has never previously managed in England but brings considerable experience from spells at Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach and Red Bull Salzburg, as well as Leipzig.
His tactical approach is associated with the “Red Bull” style of football, built on high pressing, intensity and quick transitions, a profile that aligns closely with the energetic identity Bournemouth have developed under Iraola. Rose was also among the candidates Tottenham considered earlier this year following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. With Bournemouth still pushing to finish the season strongly, the club’s swift progress in securing Iraola’s successor suggests a clear intent to maintain momentum rather than rebuild from scratch.
If confirmed, Rose’s appointment would mark a significant step in Bournemouth’s ambition to establish themselves as a consistent Premier League force. GFN | Finn Entwistle