Strategic Acquisition for Cherries

Bournemouth FC have completed their £25.1 million capture of Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen, marking their seventh first-team addition this summer. The 25-year-old Morocco international arrives on a five-year contract through 2029, with the deal including performance-based add-ons.

Adli’s Pedigree and Versatility

• Positional flexibility: Operates as a #10, winger, or secondary striker
• 2023-24 campaign: Contributed 10G/12A in 42 matches during Leverkusen’s historic double-winning season
• European experience: 143 competitive appearances for Die Werkself
• Market value surge: 300% increase since €7m move from Toulouse in 2021

Adli celebrates scoring against Bayern Munich during Leverkusen's title-winning season
Credit: Getty Images

Bournemouth’s Transfer Market Ambition

Under Bill Foley’s ownership:

• £346m+ spent since January 2023 takeover
• Defensive sales: £150m recouped from Kerkez (Liverpool), Huijsen (Real Madrid), Zabarnyi (PSG)
• Current net spend: £196m across two transfer windows

Summer Business Nears Completion

With Adli’s signing confirmed, Bournemouth now:

• Hold active talks for Chelsea’s Axel Disasi (loan with option)
• Monitor Southampton’s Carlos Alcaraz as alternative midfield option
• Maintain interest in Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman

Tactical Implications

Iraola gains a press-resistant creator who:

• Completes 2.3 dribbles/90 (top 8% Bundesliga midfielders)
• Creates 1.7 chances/90
• Wins 58% of aerial duels despite 5'9" frame

This signing signals Bournemouth’s evolution from relegation battlers to European football aspirants.