Bournemouth reach agreement to appoint Rose as Iraola successor

TL;DR

Bournemouth has agreed to appoint Marco Rose as the successor to Andoni Iraola, who will leave at the end of the season. Rose will officially take charge this summer, allowing for planning for the next season.

Key points

Bournemouth appoints Marco Rose as head coach
Rose to succeed Andoni Iraola
Iraola confirmed departure at season's end

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Bournemouth have reached an agreement to appoint Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's successor at the Vitality Stadium.

Rose will officially take charge this summer but a deal has been reached to allow both the new boss and club to plan for next season after Iraola confirmed he would be leaving the club.

On Monday, Iraola revealed he would be departing his role as head coach when his contract expires at the end of the season, bringing an end to his three-year reign at the Cherries.

Sky Sports News reported former RB Leipzig boss Rose was the frontrunner to succeed Iraola, with the club working quickly to make an appointment.

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Rose has been out of management since being sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025.

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Q&A

Who is Marco Rose and why is he replacing Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth?

Marco Rose is a former RB Leipzig boss appointed as Bournemouth's new head coach to succeed Andoni Iraola, who confirmed he would leave the club at the end of the season.

When will Marco Rose officially take charge of Bournemouth?

Marco Rose will officially take charge of Bournemouth this summer after reaching an agreement with the club.

What led to Andoni Iraola's departure from Bournemouth?

Andoni Iraola announced he would be leaving Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the season, concluding a three-year tenure.