Bournemouth sign Sevilla defender Juanlu Sanchez: Details here
What's the story
AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of right-back Juanlu Sanchez from Spanish club Sevilla. The deal is worth up to £11.1 million, with an initial fee of £9.4 million and potential add-ons taking it to a maximum of £11.1 million, BBC Sport reported. The 22-year-old arrives at the Cherries with over 100 senior appearances under his belt, having made his mark in the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and La Liga while at Sevilla.
Athletic prowess
Olympic gold medalist
Juanlu's career is not just limited to club football. He is also an Olympic gold medalist, having represented Spain in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
He scored the match-winning goal against Morocco in the semi-final and played a key role in Spain's victory over France in the final.
His international experience adds another layer of quality to his already impressive resume.
Club endorsement
Tiago Pinto delighted with the signing
Bournemouth's president of football operations Tiago Pinto has expressed his delight at the signing of Juanlu.
He said, "Juanlu has an excellent level of experience at just 22, and we're really pleased to add him to Marco's squad."
Pinto further emphasized the young player's ability to compete consistently at a high level, having shown his qualities domestically and in European competitions with Sevilla.
Player's statement
Juanlu expresses excitement
Expressing his excitement about the move, Juanlu said, "I am very happy, both for me and for my family. We had a lot of desire to come here and finally I can say that I am a player of Bournemouth."
His enthusiasm for joining the club indicates a strong commitment to making an impact in the Premier League.
Transfer strategy
Bournemouth's summer transfer window
Juanlu is the third signing of the summer for Bournemouth, following Antonio Silva from Benfica and striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche.
The club's boss Marco Rose is now on the lookout for a second goalkeeper who can challenge Djordje Petrovic.
This comes as Bournemouth prepare for a historic season in which they will compete in the Europa League for the first time.
Information
Sanchez made 109 appearances for Sevilla
Sanchez made 109 appearances for Sevilla, scoring six goals. 91 of his appearances for Sevilla came in La Liga. He scored four goals. In the 2025-26 season, the player made 35 appearances across all competitions.
Twitter Post
New arrival!
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