Senesi’s contract runs out next summer and he’s more likely than Zabarnyi to leave on that basis alone, but a big bid for
Senesi’s contract runs out next summer and he’s more likely than Zabarnyi to leave on that basis alone, but a big bid for the Ukrainian could be tempting for Black Knight even if Andoni might prefer not to bottom out his defence in a single transfer window.
Whatever happens, there’s already work to do for the Cherries’ recruitment team in defence. You’d back them to do it well, given the justified demand for their players.
Cherries supporters will hope they’ve already made their move on the left, replacing Kerkez with single-capped French 23-year-old Adrien Truffert from Rennes, but the coming weeks will reveal a lot about Bournemouth.
during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on April 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images)
If they can locate and attract the next Huijsen and Kerkez, it’s the other clubs who should be worried.
If the young defenders waiting in the wings – Julian Araujo and James Hill, both 22, played in ten or more Premier League matches last season – any concerns on Iraola’s part will ease.
If Iraola can somehow mastermind another top-half finish in the absence of two or more of his defensive leading lights in 2025/26, his own future will be the biggest concern at the Vitality Stadium this time next year.
