🚨TRANSFER NEWS: Bournemouth Interested in Ecuadorian Star Joel Ordóñez AFC Bournemouth have expressed a strong interest in signing highly-rated Ecuadorian centre-back
🚨TRANSFER NEWS: Bournemouth Interested in Ecuadorian Star Joel Ordóñez AFC Bournemouth have expressed a strong interest in signing highly-rated Ecuadorian centre-back Joel Ordóñez from Club Brugge, sources have confirmed.
The 21-year-old, who has impressed in Belgium with a string of composed and commanding performances, is attracting growing interest across Europe — and the Cherries are the latest Premier League side to join the race.
Ordóñez has emerged as one of South America’s top young defensive exports in recent years. Since moving to Club Brugge from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2022, the defender has established himself as a regular in the first team, showcasing his pace, aerial dominance, and ability to play out from the back. His form has not gone unnoticed, earning call-ups to the Ecuador national team and catching the attention of top clubs in England, Italy, and France.
According to sources close to the player, Bournemouth are weighing up a formal approach, with manager Andoni Iraola keen to add a young, ball-playing centre-back to his defensive options this summer. The South Coast club are looking to strengthen key areas ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, and Ordóñez fits their recruitment profile of signing emerging talent with high resale value and long-term potential.
While Bournemouth are seriously considering a move, they will face stiff competition. Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Brighton have also been monitoring the Ecuadorian closely, while PSG and Atalanta are believed to have already made initial enquiries to Brugge.
Club Brugge are understood to value Ordóñez in the region of €25–30 million, and while they are open to a sale, they are not under pressure to sell unless their valuation is met. The player himself is believed to be open to a move to the Premier League, though he is in no rush and will assess all his options carefully.
With Bournemouth’s recruitment team expected to be active in the coming weeks, talks could accelerate quickly — especially if rival clubs make their interest concrete.
Verdict: One to watch. Bournemouth are quietly pushing in a competitive race, and if they can convince Ordóñez of their long-term project, a deal could be on the cards.
