London, April 21 -- Premier League side AFC Bournemouth have confirmed the appointment of Marco Rose as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the German set to take charge at the end of the season following the departure of Andoni Iraola.

Iraola, 43, announced last week that he would not be renewing his contract at the Vitality Stadium, prompting Bournemouth to move swiftly in identifying his successor. Rose had emerged as the club's preferred candidate and finalised terms soon after discussions progressed.

According to ESPN, the 49-year-old arrives with a strong managerial resume in German and Austrian football. He has previously managed RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach, and has been without a cl...