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  "path": "/sport/football/bournemouth-snubs-efl-boss-bundesliga-manager-marco-rose",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-15T17:41:22.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "British tennis icon Jamie Murray announces retirement after 36 years in heartfelt statement",
    "LIV Golf holds emergency meeting in New York amid rumours of immediate end of rebel tour",
    "Real Madrid icon dies as statement sparks tributes for 'one of greatest legends in world'",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nBournemouth are accelerating discussions with Marco Rose as the leading candidate to take charge following Andoni Iraola's impending exit.\n\nThe German coach, who has been without a club since departing RB Leipzig 12 months ago, is keen to secure a position in English football's top flight.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTiago Pinto, the Cherries' head of football operations, is understood to be pushing for a rapid conclusion to negotiations.\n\nRose emerged as the frontrunner after Tottenham previously explored his availability before ultimately selecting Igor Tudor for their managerial vacancy.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA deal with the 49-year-old is viewed as more straightforward than pursuing other targets on Bournemouth's shortlist.\n\nRose brings considerable pedigree to the south coast role, having managed at the highest level of European competition during his tenure at Borussia Dortmund.\n\nHis time in charge of the Bundesliga giants saw him oversee the development of two players who would become global stars: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.\n\nThe German's tactical philosophy centres on aggressive, high-intensity pressing football, which aligns closely with the approach Iraola has implemented at the Vitality Stadium.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nPrior to his spell at Dortmund, Rose held positions at Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Salzburg, building his reputation across German and Austrian football.\n\nBournemouth have also weighed up internal and external alternatives during their managerial search.\n\nTommy Elphick, currently serving as assistant coach, has been assessed alongside Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna.\n\nHowever, McKenna's primary concern remains guiding the Tractor Boys back to the Premier League, where they are on course for automatic promotion following last season's relegation.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * British tennis icon Jamie Murray announces retirement after 36 years in heartfelt statement\n  * LIV Golf holds emergency meeting in New York amid rumours of immediate end of rebel tour\n  * Real Madrid icon dies as statement sparks tributes for 'one of greatest legends in world'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Northern Irishman, who spent five years at Manchester United in coaching roles, does possess a release clause that Bournemouth could activate.\n\nYet pursuing Rose presents fewer complications, making the German the more practical option for the Cherries as they seek to finalise their appointment swiftly.\n\nIraola announced on Tuesday he will depart when his contract concludes this summer.\n\nIt ends 15 months of negotiations over an extension.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe 43-year-old Spaniard told the club website: \"It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth and I am proud of what we have achieved together.\n\n\"I feel this is the right moment for me to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories of this club.\"\n\nChairman Bill Foley expressed gratitude for Iraola's contribution, stating: \"We are incredibly thankful for his leadership.\"\n\nBournemouth currently occupy 11th position with six matches remaining, safe from relegation whilst retaining slim hopes of European qualification.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Premier League side snubs EFL boss as they accelerate discussions to appoint former Bundesliga manager"
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