Bournemouth sold *check notes* Zabarnyi for ยฃ57m, Huijsen ยฃ50m, Kerkez ยฃ40m, Ouattara ยฃ45m and Semenyo for ยฃ65m in January for a very grand total of ยฃ257m *checks maths. not a strength*. Bournemouth continued playing attractive, winning football, ending the season unbeaten in 18, sixth in the table and qualified for Europe for the first time ever in their 127 years.
Iraola has done a magnificent job โ and so has Bournemouthโs recruitment department. Kroupi and Scott the latest gems being polished. Senesi, a ยฃ12m signing from Feyenoord four years ago, leaves a free agent to Spurs with plenty of good wishes following his fine defensive service over 128 games. Bournemouth get good value out of players and/or good value for them.
Well-run club. Pity that Iraola is leaving and missing out on the European adventure that he helped secure. Leaves team in good shape for incoming Rose. Coaches and players...it's all in the succession planning.
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