Bournemouth in talks with Marco Rose to replace Andoni Iraola as head coach

Q: Why is Bournemouth looking to replace Andoni Iraola as head coach?

Bournemouth is planning for Iraola's exit as he confirmed he does not wish to extend his contract, prompting the search for a new head coach.

Q: Who is Marco Rose and what is his coaching background?

Marco Rose is a German football manager with experience at Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, known for his high-intensity pressing style and having coached notable players like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.

Q: What are the implications of hiring Marco Rose for Bournemouth's future?

Hiring Marco Rose could signal a shift in Bournemouth's playing style and strategy, as he is expected to bring a more aggressive approach to the team's tactics.

Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Marco Rose to replace Andoni Iraola as their head coach. The German has emerged as the leading candidate and a deal for him to take over at the end of the season could be agreed by the end of this week.

Bournemouth have also given strong consideration to moving for Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna but Rose is available now and boasts a strong CV. McKenna’s contract contains a buyout clause and no negotiations can be held with him before the end of the Championship season.

The Northern Irishman is trying to lead Ipswich back into the Premier League and the club are likely to resist any attempt to take the 39-year-old away from Portman Road.

A deal with Rose is less complicated and it is understood that Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth’s head of football operations, is hoping for a swift process as the club look to move on from the Iraola era. Iraola is departing at the end of the campaign after confirming that he does not wish to extend his contract.

Bournemouth hoped to convince the Spaniard to stay but have been planning for his exit. Rose has been out of work since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025. He managed in the Champions League during his time at Borussia Dortmund, where he coached Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, and his high-intensity pressing style would appear to make him a good fit for Bournemouth. Rose has previously worked at Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Salzburg.