Bournemouth appoint Marco Rose to replace Andoni Iraola in summer
Bournemouth have reached an agreement with Marco Rose to become their new manager when Andoni Iraola departs the Vitality Stadium this summer.
The 49-year-old will officially take charge ahead of the new campaign, allowing the Premier League club to begin preparations for next season.
Iraola confirmed earlier this week that he will step down when his contract expires, ending a successful three-year spell on the south coast.
A swift appointment
The Cherries hierarchy moved rapidly to secure their primary target following the departure announcement of their outgoing head coach.
While a formal unveiling is not expected immediately, paperwork and visa processes are already being finalised behind the scenes.
Discussions regarding the make-up of the incoming backroom staff are also actively taking place.
The German tactician has been without a club since parting ways with RB Leipzig in March 2025 following a challenging domestic and Champions League campaign.
Shared tactical philosophy
Despite his recent hiatus from the dugout, the experienced coach brings a pedigree of winning silverware and navigating elite European competitions.
His high-intensity approach makes him an ideal stylistic successor for a team heavily accustomed to front-foot, pressing football.
The incoming boss has previously outlined his tactical blueprint, emphasising emotion, hunger and intense physical output.
We want to be very active against the ball, sprint a lot.
We want to win high balls and have short ways to the goal.
We don’t want to play high and wide, but fast, dynamic and actively forward.
