Bournemouth close to appointing Rose

Bournemouth close to appointing Rose Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marco Rose played under Jurgen Klopp at MainzByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublished9 minutes ago11 CommentsBournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as head coach to replace departing Andoni Iraola.The German is expected to take over after the club confirmed on Tuesday that Iraola will leave the Vitality Stadium at the end of the season.Although Iraola's departure was a blow to the Cherries, it did not come as a complete surprise. Bournemouth had succession plans in place and had sounded out Rose, along with Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna and Rayo Vallecano's Inigo Perez.Rose, 49, has been without a club since he was sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025 and has never previously managed in England. He has substantial experience, having also worked at Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach and Red Bull Salzburg.Rose was also one of the candidates considered by Tottenham Hotspur following the sacking of Thomas Frank in February.Asked about the club's interest in Rose, current manager Iraola told BBC Sport: "I know him but I cannot speak about other managers. "Because I speak with the club, I have some information. I've heard names but it's a decision that they have to make. "And, whoever they decide, whenever they decide to sign the new manager, you can ask me about whoever comes and I will try to give my opinion."Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?Published3 days agoBournemouth boss Iraola to leave club at end of season'Rose intensity would fit Bournemouth very well'ByConstantin EcknerGerman Football WriterMarco Rose comes from the Red Bull school of football. He started as a coach at his local club, Loch Leipzig. He went through the academy at RB Salzburg and was very successful, winning the youth league with them and later becoming the senior team manager. Then he moved to the Bundesliga...