AFC Bournemouth are preparing for transition with Andoni Iraola set to depart after rejecting a new deal.
AFC Bournemouth are braced for a significant managerial shift this summer, with Andoni Iraola confirming he will leave upon the expiry of his contract following a prolonged 15-month negotiation period in which the club made repeated attempts to secure his long-term future.
Iraola exits after three seasons in which he not only delivered the club’s highest-ever Premier League points tally but developed one of the league's most high pressing, vertically direct, and defensively intense sides all while remaining competitive despite sanctioning over £250m in player sales.
With the club currently positioned mid-table but still within reach of a potential European place, there remains a short-term objective to maximise results across the final six fixtures but one eye will be on who will guide them in the future.
Kieran McKenna and Marco Rose are two names that have emerged early in the rumour mill.
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Next Bournemouth Manager Odds
| Manager | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kieran McKenna | 4/1 |
| Marco Rose | 5/1 |
| Edin Terzic | 8/1 |
| Eddie Howe | 8/1 |
| Thomas Frank | 8/1 |
| Ange Postecoglou | 8/1 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 12/1 |
| Kjetil Knutsen | 12/1 |
*Last updated on 14?04/2026 at 16:00* *odds with Bet Victor*
Who is favourite to be the Next Bournemouth Manager
Kieran McKenna emerges as the favourite (4/1 with Bet Victor) to succeed Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth, largely due to his alignment with the club’s preferred coaching profile. He is young, tactically progressive, and capable of outperforming squad resources.
His track record at Ipswich Town is impressive, delivering consecutive promotions from League One into the Championship and then straight into the Premier League. However, the move is far from straightforward; McKenna is under contract until 2028 with a reported £5m release clause, and Ipswich are incentivised to retain him, especially given their strong position in the Championship and the realistic prospect of immediate promotion.
Marco Rose is second favourite (5/1) and represents a different managerial direction for AFC Bournemouth compared to other candidates, with the club viewing him as a ready-made, elite-level option capable of accelerating their progression rather than building incrementally.
His experience across clubs such as RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Salzburg brings experience of managing top sides and aligns closely with Bournemouth’s ambition to transition from a stable mid-table side into consistent European contention.
Crucially, Rose’s availability strengthens the likelihood of a deal; as a free agent. However, there are still due diligence factors at play, notably the underwhelming end to his Leipzig tenure.
Further down the market, Edin Terzic, Eddie Howe, Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou are all priced at 8/1, with Mauricio Pochettino slightly further out at 12/1 in the betting to become the next AFC Bournemouth manager.
