Bournemouth Officially Recruits Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla
August 7, 2026 ·
Bournemouth have officially announced the signing of right-back Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla as part of their preparations for their first campaign in the Europa League.
Bournemouth Officially Recruit Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla
Why this is important
The arrival of Juanlu Sanchez to Bournemouth is a strategic step for the club which is preparing to face competition in the Europa League. With experience of playing at the highest level, including the Champions League and La Liga, Juanlu is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the squad. In addition, this signing shows Bournemouth's ambitions in the transfer market ahead of the new season.
Background
Juanlu Sanchez, just 22 years old, has shown huge potential in his career, including more than 100 senior appearances for Sevilla. As a right-back, he is expected to contribute in attack and defence, making him an important signing in Bournemouth's bid to compete at European and Premier League level.
Main Points
- Bournemouth Officially Recruit Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla.
- Bournemouth have officially announced the signing of right-back Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla as part of their preparations for their first campaign in the Europa League.
- Bournemouth transfers: Sevilla defender Juanlu Sanchez joins Cherries - BBC Sport.
This player from Spain is not only known at club level, but also on the international stage. He is a 2024 Olympic gold medalist with the Spanish national team, where he scored the winning goal in the semifinal against Morocco, before helping his country to victory over France in the final.
"I am very happy, both for myself and for my family. We really wanted to come here and finally I can say that I am a Bournemouth player," said Juanlu after officially joining the club.
Bournemouth signed Juanlu for an initial fee of £9.4 million, plus a further £1.7 million in bonuses which will be met based on performance. Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth's president of football operations, expressed his delight at Juanlu's arrival. "Juanlu has an excellent level of experience at just 22 years of age, and we are very pleased to be able to add him to Marco's squad. With Sevilla, he has shown his quality in both domestic and European competitions, so we know he is capable of competing at a top level consistently. He is still young and eager for more, so he adds a very valuable character to the squad ahead of the upcoming season. We really can't wait to see how he will continue to develop here with us and how he will adapt to Marco and the team," explained Pinto.
Juanlu's arrival is Bournemouth's third signing of this summer's transfer window, after they previously brought in Antonio Silva from Benfica for £25.7 million and striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche, also for the same transfer fee. Bournemouth boss Marco Rose is now looking for a back-up goalkeeper who can compete with Djordje Petrovic as the team continue their pre-season preparations ahead of their historic Europa League campaign.
On the other hand, Sevilla have reportedly shown interest in striker Enes Unal, who Bournemouth want to sell. However, the Turkey international also has the option of moving to clubs in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia as he looks for a new move this summer. Bournemouth's three star players, namely Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Alex Scott, are not for sale according to senior sources at the Vitality Stadium.
What happened next
With Juanlu Sanchez now part of the squad, Bournemouth will focus attention on integrating the new player into Marco's game plan. Meanwhile, the club will also continue to monitor developments in the transfer market to strengthen other positions ahead of the start of the Premier League season. This signing is expected to strengthen the Cherries defense and increase their competitiveness in the league.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Bournemouth recruiting?
Bournemouth have officially recruited Juanlu Sanchez from Sevilla.
Which club is Juanlu Sanchez from?
Juanlu Sanchez comes from Spanish club Sevilla.
Why did Juanlu Sanchez choose Bournemouth?
Juanlu Sanchez stated that he was very happy to be joining Bournemouth and wanted to come to this club.
How much is Juanlu Sanchez's transfer fee?
The deal for Juanlu Sanchez is worth up to £11.1m, with an initial fee of £9.4m plus £1.7m in bonuses.
When will Juanlu Sanchez officially join Bournemouth?
Juanlu Sanchez has officially joined Bournemouth ahead of the upcoming season, but a specific date was not mentioned.