Image source: Getty ImagesByNizaar KinsellaFootball Reporter17 April 2026406 commentsBournemouth is close to appointing Marco Rose to replace departing Andoni Iraola. Although Iraola’s departure was a shock to the Cherries but it wasn’t a total surprise. Bournemouth’s succession plan included a discussion with Rose, Ipswich Town’s Kieran McNa, and Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez. Rose, 49, is without a club after being fired by RB Leipzig back in March 2025. He has never managed in England before. He has extensive experience, having worked at Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Salzburg. Rose was also considered by Tottenham Hotspur after the dismissal of Thomas Frank in Feburary. “I have some information because I speak to the club. I’ve heard some names, but it’s up to them to make the decision. “And, whoever decides, whenever they decide to hire the new manager, I will give my opinion. “Will Iraola’s summer departure speed up the managerial merry go round?3 days agoBournemouth manager Iraola will leave club at the end of season”Rose’s intensity would fit Bournemouth well”ByConstantin EcknerGerman football writerMarco Rose is from Red Bull’s school of football. He began as a coach for his local club Loch Leipzig. He was a very successful coach at RB Salzburg, winning the youth championship with them and then becoming the senior team manager. He then moved to the Bundesliga, where he coached Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig for a period of time. He wants a new challenge after achieving so much in the Bundesliga. He can develop as a person and coach by going to the Premier League, doing what Oliver Glasner did in recent years, and proving himself. There are a lot more fouls, but that is part of the high press. Red Bull wanted him to introduce this style and he developed it as an academy coach. Although he hasn’t been that successful in his latter stages at RB Leipzig, joining a new league and culture might not be a bad thing for him.Related topicsPremier LeagueBournemouthFootballMore on this storyLatest Bournemouth news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Bournemouth – what do you want to know?
