Right Back Travels To Complete £9.5m Transfer
Juanlu Sanchez is traveling to England to complete his move from Sevilla to Bournemouth. The Spanish defender will finalize a deal worth up to €13million, becoming Marco Rose’s latest summer signing on the south coast.
Bournemouth have agreed an initial €11million fee, with a further €2million available through achievable performance bonuses. Once formalities wrap up, Juanlu will sign a four-year contract, joining a Cherries side clearly building momentum this window.
The 22-year-old currently sits with Sevilla at their pre-season camp in the Netherlands. However, he’s expected to say goodbye to teammates shortly before departing for his medical and official unveiling in England.
Notably, Bournemouth beat genuine competition to secure his signature. Roma, Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen all showed serious interest earlier in the process, yet Bournemouth’s persistence ultimately proved decisive.
Sevilla, meanwhile, view this sale as particularly valuable. Since Juanlu progressed through their academy, the transfer represents almost pure profit under accounting regulations, a welcome boost given the club’s ongoing financial constraints.
He arrives with genuine pedigree too, having made over 100 senior appearances for Sevilla across multiple seasons. Comfortable at right back or right midfield, his attacking instincts should suit Bournemouth’s expansive style neatly.
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Why Bournemouth Moved Quickly
Rose has been characteristically decisive this transfer window. Juanlu becomes his third notable arrival, following closely behind Alvaro Rodriguez and Antonio Silva, both confirmed within recent days.
That defensive reinforcement matters significantly. Bournemouth’s rise up the Premier League table last season relied heavily on tactical flexibility, and Juanlu’s versatility across multiple positions gives Rose further options going forward.
According to BBC Sport, roughly £9.4million will be paid upfront, with the remainder structured through future add-ons tied to appearances and club success.
Bournemouth’s ambition looks unmistakable now, and Juanlu’s arrival only reinforces that trajectory heading into the new campaign.