Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi will not renew his contract with the club, Cherries director of football operations Tiago Pinto has officially confirmed.
The Argentina international, who has been a key part of Andoni Iraola’s backline since his move from Feyenoord in 2022, is set to leave the Vitality Stadium in June this year as one of the most coveted free agents in European football.
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According to 365Scores (via MD), Thiago Pinto has confirmed that the player will leave the club on a free transfer.
“Seneci will become a free player next June and will officially leave the team when his contract expires next summer. He has no future at the club, which means he will not be part of the team’s plans for the new season.”
Marcos Senesi leaves Bournemouth as free agent following interest from Chelsea
The announcement has sparked enthusiasm among Europe’s elite, with Chelsea reportedly leading the interest in the Premier League.
Under head coach Liam Rosenior, the Blues are looking for experienced ball-playing defenders to strengthen their possession-based system.
Senesi, a left-footed centre-back who has made more than 100 Premier League appearances, is seen as a cost-effective solution to Chelsea’s defensive instability.
Signing Senesi would allow Chelsea to avoid a hefty transfer fee and free up funds for other priorities, such as signing a new striker.
Other Premier League clubs are also interested, including Tottenham and Newcastle.
Chelsea are enjoying a good run but face stiff competition within England’s top flight. Tottenham and Newcastle United have both shown strong interest, with the Magpies reportedly believing they are “strong candidates” to keep the 28-year-old in England.
Spurs, who are currently having a difficult season under manager Igor Tudor, see Senesi as a key target, especially with the futures of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven uncertain. Aston Villa and Everton are also monitoring the situation closely.
Senesi wants to move to Barcelona
Despite the lure of staying in the Premier League, Senesi is reportedly interested in a move to Barcelona.
According to reports from Spain, the Argentine player is prioritizing a move to the Catalan giants, who are looking for an experienced and low-cost partner for the young defender.
Juventus and Roma have also made contact, with Juve reportedly offering a four-year deal, but the lure of La Liga and Hansi Flick’s project at Barcelona remain the player’s dream destination.
