- Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign Sevilla full-back Juanlu Sánchez, with the Spain youth international set for a Premier League move.
Bournemouth agree deal for Juanlu Sánchez
Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sánchez for an initial £9.5 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. Juanlu will replace Alex Jimenez in Marco Rose's team following his departure to Serie A club Fiorentina.
Sevilla has retained a 10% sell-on clause in the 4-year contract of the player with the Cherries.
The 22-year-old fullback was targeted by several Italian clubs, including Juventus and Napoli, in the last transfer window, but he preferred a move to Bournemouth to test himself in the Premier League. The addition of the attacking fullback is vital for the Northern Coast club as they are preparing for their first-ever season with Europa League football.
Juanlu's rise through Sevilla's academy
Juanlu Sanchez joined Sevilla's youth academy at the age of 15 and debuted for the senior team on 15 December 2021 in a Copa del Rey game while he was 17 years old. In the following season, he joined Segunda División club Mirandés on a season-long loan and established himself as a regular starter in the team. After the loan period, he became a regular starter for Sevilla as the club's first-choice right-back
He is also a regular starter for Spanish youth teams.
What Juanlu Sánchez will bring to Bournemouth
In the last 3 seasons, he became one of the key players in the squad with consistent performances. He is a tall, attacking full-back known for his physical presence and getting forward down the flank. His excellent technical ability and composure in possession, which enables managers to use him at right-back. inverted fullback.
He is an aggressive presser against opponents and wins possession high up the pitch through aggressive pressing.
Juanlu is expected to compete for a starting role in Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth prepare for the demands of both Premier League and Europa League football.