Juanlu Sanchez transfer to Bournemouth

In early August 2026 Sevilla announced that right‑back Juanlu Sánchez was close to moving to AFC Bournemouth for a €11 million base fee plus up to €2 million in performance‑related add‑ons, with a four‑year contract and a pending medical. The deal was presented as the headline summer transfer for both clubs, with Sevilla retaining a 20 % sell‑on clause.

On 4 August 2026 the transfer was formally confirmed. Sevilla confirmed the €11 million fixed fee and up to €2 million in bonuses, and Sánchez signed a four‑year deal. The 22‑year‑old academy graduate, who made 109 senior appearances for Sevilla, also arrived as an Olympic gold‑medal winner from the 2024 Paris Games. The announcement was highlighted by transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano and praised by Bournemouth’s president of football operations Tiago Pinto, who noted Sánchez’s experience in La Liga, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.

Later on the same day, Bournemouth released a detailed statement confirming the deal’s completion. It reported a total possible fee of up to £11.1 million (approximately €12.5 million), consisting of an initial £9.4 million fixed amount plus performance add‑ons. The club disclosed that Sánchez had signed a five‑year contract running to June 2031, slightly longer than the four‑year term initially reported. Director of football operations Tiago Pinto and manager Marco Rose welcomed Sánchez as a long‑term replacement for right‑back Adam Smith, emphasizing his experience and potential. Sevilla welcomed the cash injection for its financial planning, and the move strengthens Bournemouth’s squad ahead of their debut Europa League campaign.