Key Takeaways:
- Marco Rose has been announced as Bournemouth’s new head coach, signing a three-year contract to begin after the current season
- The German will succeed Andoni Iraola, who departs at the end of this campaign following record achievements including a ninth-place Premier League finish with 56 points
- Bournemouth currently sit eighth in the table, enjoying a 13-game unbeaten run under Iraola with European qualification still in contention
Bournemouth Secure Rose’s Signature Ahead of 2025-26 Season
Bournemouth have named Marco Rose as their next head coach, with the former RB Leipzig manager set to take over from Andoni Iraola at the conclusion of this campaign. Rose, who has agreed a three-year deal, will assume charge in the summer after Iraola leaves the club at the end of the current term.
The club’s official statement said: “The 49-year-old arrives on the south coast with a wealth of experience at the highest level of European football… the club’s immediate focus remains firmly on finishing the current campaign as strongly as possible.”
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to confirm the appointment of Marco Rose as the club’s new head coach on a three-year contract, which will begin following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 20, 2026
Rose’s Managerial Pedigree
Marco Rose, 49, brings a significant track record across top European leagues. His coaching career began in 2012 and has included stints at Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig. Most recently, Rose departed Leipzig after being dismissed in March 2025.
During his spells at Salzburg and Leipzig, Rose claimed major silverware including two Austrian Bundesliga titles and the Austrian Cup, in addition to securing the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup during his tenure in Germany. Notably, he has managed top talents such as Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Dominik Szoboszlai, further underlining his experience at elite level.
| Coach | Tenure at Bournemouth | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Andoni Iraola | June 2023 – End of 2025-26 Season |
Premier League: 9th (56 points, club record) FA Cup: Quarter-finals Current Position: 8th, 13-game unbeaten run |
| Marco Rose | From Summer 2026 |
With Salzburg: 2x Austrian Bundesliga, Austrian Cup With RB Leipzig: DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup |
Iraola’s Legacy and Bournemouth’s Upward Trajectory
Iraola, who took the reins in June 2023, has overseen a period of steady progress on the south coast. Bournemouth achieved a best-ever ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season, accumulating a club record 56 points and reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Spaniard has kept momentum going, with the club currently eighth in the table, on a 13-match unbeaten stretch and with realistic hopes of European qualification ahead of his departure.
Looking Ahead
Rose’s summer arrival marks a significant new chapter for Bournemouth, who will hope his wealth of continental experience translates into continued progress and success in the Premier League and beyond.
