Bournemouth have completed the signing of Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla for an €11M fee, with the deal dated August 5, 2026. The 23-year-old arrives as a right-sided option who can play both right back and right midfield, stands 186 cm, and is right footed. He wore number 16 in Spain and is set to keep that shirt at Vitality Stadium. For a Premier League side that finished sixth and leans on width and quick transitions, this is a timely addition.

Juanlu’s profile is easy to like for a team that values direct running and reliable delivery. He logged 32 LaLiga appearances in 25/26, starting 23 times and playing 2002 minutes, and added 3 assists with 22 key passes. His average Sofascore Rating in LaLiga was 6.66, underpinned by 63 tackles, 42 tackles won at a 66.7% success rate, and 36 accurate long balls at 60% accuracy. He also chipped in with 20 accurate crosses and 27 successful dribbles at a 52.9% success rate.

Transfer confirmed: fee, date and why it matters

Bournemouth’s move is straight to the point: €11M to Sevilla, confirmed on August 5, 2026, for a player who just put together a 32-match LaLiga season. The price tags him as a rotation-to-starter asset in the Premier League, with room to grow. He offers coverage across two roles on the right, which helps squad planning across a long campaign that includes cup pushes and tight league matches. Bournemouth’s recent form reads well, with friendly wins of 10-1 vs Genoa, 5-2 vs FC Augsburg and 4-1 vs FC St. Pauli, plus a 2-2 draw at Real Betis.

For Sevilla, the deal banks a solid fee for an academy product while opening minutes for others on the flank. Juanlu’s 25/26 LaLiga output featured 3 assists and 22 key passes, so replacing his crossing and ball progression will be a task, but the financial return is clear. His red card and five yellows last season also hint at a committed, sometimes aggressive defender, which can be replaced by profile rather than star power. Both clubs get clarity: Bournemouth gain a plug-and-play right-sided option, Sevilla get €11M to reinvest.

What Juanlu brings on the right flank

At Sevilla in 25/26, Juanlu showed a well-rounded defensive and transitional game. He won 150 total duels at 55.97%, including 132 ground duels at 58.67%, and made 103 ball recoveries with 32 clearances. On the ball, he posted 83.25% pass accuracy from 764 attempts, with 220 accurate passes in the final third and 36 accurate long balls. He also recorded 486 sprints and a 35.15 km/h top speed, numbers that play well in the Premier League’s tempo.

There is attacking upside too, even if he did not score in LaLiga. He delivered 20 accurate crosses at 32.79% and completed 27 dribbles at a steady clip. His expected assists stood at 2.93, close to the 3 he actually produced, which suggests reliable chance creation from wide areas. At the Olympics with Spain U23, he added 1 goal in 4 appearances, 87.8% passing, 4 key passes and an 80% tackle-win rate, for an average Sofascore Rating of 6.98.

Where Bournemouth are now and the fit

Bournemouth closed last season in sixth place with 57 points from 13 wins, 18 draws and 7 losses, scoring 58 and conceding 54. Team numbers hint at balanced football: 50.18% average possession, 15,727 total passes at 80.09% accuracy, and 295 successful dribbles from 641 attempts. They created 60 big chances, hit the woodwork 18 times, and took 524 shots with 177 on target. The average team Sofascore Rating was 6.81 across 38 matches.

There is a clear lane for Juanlu to help. Bournemouth attempted 731 crosses last season but only 18.19% were accurate, so an extra specialist crosser at 32.79% accuracy is welcome. The Cherries also won 48.18% of their duels; Juanlu’s duel numbers and 66.7% tackle success can lift that edge on the right. Recent results show confidence and goals, and his high sprint count plus 35.15 km/h top speed fit those fast-breaks that produced 9 league goals.

Role under Marco Rose and early expectations

Under manager Marco Rose, Bournemouth’s recent friendlies featured direct play and a steady flow of runners from deep. Juanlu’s profile suggests he can operate as a modern right back who overlaps consistently, or as a right midfielder who tracks back and protects the channel. His 36 accurate long balls at 60% and comfort passing in the opposition half point to quick switches that release the winger or find the striker early. The 220 accurate final-third passes at Sevilla underline an ability to keep attacks alive rather than recycle aimlessly.

Defensively, 63 tackles and 103 recoveries show he reads danger and engages without hesitation. He was dribbled past 31 times across 32 LaLiga appearances, a note to tidy up in one-v-one moments, but a 66.7% tackle-win rate is a strong base. Discipline will matter, after 5 yellows and 1 red, yet that aggression often fuels ball wins high up the pitch. Given Bournemouth’s average of 11 clean sheets and 366 interceptions last season, his work rate should blend well with the unit.

Sevilla’s side of the deal and what to watch next

For Sevilla, sending Juanlu to England after a heavy-use season brings in €11M that reflects both current production and future upside. They lose a right-sided player who delivered 3 assists, 22 key passes and 27 successful dribbles while covering 216.89 kilometers in LaLiga. That is meaningful output to replace, especially his long diagonals and early crosses. The move, however, lines up with a squad reset and a healthy balance sheet.

For Bournemouth fans, the checklist is straightforward. Watch his crossing volume, dribble attempts and long passes as early indicators of fit. Track his duel and tackle-win rate to see how quickly he adapts to Premier League matchups. You can follow his matches and average Sofascore Rating on Sofascore, along with live stats, momentum and player heatmaps throughout the season.