Bournemouth has secured the services of French left-back Adrien Truffert on a five-year contract. The deal, worth €13.5m in fixed fees, also includes €3.5m in potential add-ons. Rennes, Truffert’s former club, will receive a 10% sell-on clause as part of the agreement.
Transfer Details
The transfer, which has been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, saw Truffert complete his medical ahead of a presentation scheduled for next week. With according to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer has been finalised.
Possible Fallout from the Transfer
The signing of Truffert may be linked to the reported imminent departure of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez to Liverpool. Kerkez, as reported, is set to become a Liverpool player soon. This development follows a series of reports indicating Liverpool’s interest in Kerkez, with the two clubs having held advanced talks regarding the player’s transfer. Kerkez’s potential exit was hinted at in a social media post earlier in May.