AFC Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as the successor to Andoni Iraola, according to Sky Sports. The 49-year-old German coach has been out of work since leaving RB Leipzig. Rose previously managed Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga before his most recent spell in Leipzig.
Bournemouth officials identified Rose as their primary target following the departure of Iraola earlier this week. The south coast club currently sits 13th in the Premier League table after 32 matches played. Sources indicate that negotiations have progressed quickly over the last 48 hours, per The Athletic.
Rose is expected to bring his own backroom staff to the Vitality Stadium if the deal is finalised. The board hopes to have the new manager in place before the upcoming fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This appointment would mark the first time Rose has managed a club in England. The club has not yet issued an official statement regarding the timeline for the announcement.
