Key Takeaways
- Marco Rose will become AFC Bournemouth head coach when the season ends.
- The 49-year-old German has penned a three-year contract.
- Outgoing boss Andoni Iraola still has five games to seal a European spot.
AFC Bournemouth have announced that German coach Marco Rose will take charge at the Vitality Stadium this summer. Rose, who has been without a club since leaving RB Leipzig in March, will replace Andoni Iraola when the Spaniard’s deal expires.
Rose, 49, has agreed a three-year contract. It will be his first role in the Premier League. He has past experience in the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund, where he worked with stars Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham. His high-pressing game is expected to suit Bournemouth’s energetic style.
The club praised Rose’s record in Europe, noting he has led Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Dortmund and Leipzig. A brief statement said every member of the squad and back-room team is focused on the final five matches. The side are unbeaten in 13 league games and sit level on points with Chelsea in the race for a Europa League place.
Iraola, who took over in 2023, could still guide the Cherries into Europe for the first time before he departs. The Basque coach has won plaudits for turning Bournemouth into a top-half side on a modest budget.
