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Juanlu Sánchez, a 22-year-old right-back, is close to leaving Sevilla in this transfer market, to sign for Bournemouth during this summer window. The clubs have reached a preliminary agreement, and the English team is already negotiating the player's contract terms.
The deal is not finalized yet but has entered an advanced stage. The Andalusian club is listening to offers for the player, whose contract runs until June 30, 2029, with a release clause of 45 million euros.
Bournemouth presents its offer to Juanlu
The Bournemouth has already presented Juanlu with their contract proposal after making progress in talks with the LaLiga club. The next step will be to finalize the agreement with the player and settle the financial structure of the transfer.
The available information does not specify the agreed amount between the entities. Sevilla had requested around 20 million euros, along with a percentage of a future sale, during discussions with Napoli in the summer of 2025.
Juanlu renewed his contract in April 2025 until 2029, a decision that protected one of the club's main academy assets. His contract allows Sevilla to maintain negotiating power despite the progress made by the English side.
The right-back played 32 LaLiga matches during the 2025/26 season, providing four assists. This participation helped him stay within the first team rotation, although a muscle injury has affected the start of his current preseason.
Sevilla prepares Juanlu's departure
The potential sale of Juanlu would provide financial leeway to Sevilla to complete its planning. The club needs to make signings in various positions and must also resolve registrations before the start of the season.
The sporting direction has alternatives for the right-back position. José Ángel Carmona can play in that role, and the team acquired Juan Iglesias, which facilitates negotiations with Bournemouth.
His departure would also result in a capital gain for the club as Juanlu developed in the Sevilla academy. After debuting with the first team, the player gained experience during his loan spell at Mirandés in the 2022/23 season before returning to the Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium.
Bournemouth strengthens its defense
The move for Juanlu comes after the signing of António Silva, a 22-year-old central defender from Benfica. Bournemouth completed that acquisition for an approximate amount of 30 million euros, including variables, to cover the departure of Marcos Senesi.
The English club now aims to bring in a fullback with experience in LaLiga. Juanlu can operate as a defender or push forward into midfield, positions he has played during his time at Sevilla.
The negotiation is addressing its final contractual and financial issues. The next step will be to reach a definitive agreement with Juanlu, complete the medical examination, and formalize the transfer before Bournemouth announces his signing.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fabrizio Romano: Juanlu a la Premier
