Bournemouths Bezbatchenko States They Wont Force Semenyo to Stay

General Manager’s Comments

Bournemouth’s General Manager, Tim Bezbatchenko, has expressed that the club will not retain Antoine Semenyo if he wishes to leave.

With several top clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City, showing interest, it is anticipated that offers will be presented to Bournemouth during the upcoming January transfer window.

Insights from the Podcast

Bezbatchenko elaborated during a recent episode of the “Business of Sport” podcast, stating,

When prestigious teams like Real Madrid, Liverpool, or PSG demonstrate interest as they vie for Champions League positions, who are we to deny a player the opportunity to pursue their aspirations?

He acknowledged that not every club has the position of influence that clubs like Real Madrid do. However, he emphasized,

There is a chance for all parties involved to benefit. Our focus is on discovering avenues for mutual success.

Contract Details

Antoine Semenyo remains under contract with Bournemouth until 2030, and reports indicate that he could be available for a transfer fee around £70 million.