Bournemouth 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.”