Bournemouth release 14 players and make decision on Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga in end of season retained list

BOURNEMOUTH have announced FOURTEEN players are out on the South Coast.

The Cherries enjoyed a superb 2024/25 and finished ninth in the Premier League.

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Andoni Iraola led Bournemouth to an impressive top-half finish last season[/caption]

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Keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has now returned to parent club Chelsea[/caption]

Andoni Iraola masterminded an unlikely push for the European places last term.

And much of Bournemouth‘s success was built on a strong defensive foundation.

The Cherries achieved their best-ever defensive record in the top flight, conceding just 46 goals.

On-loan keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga proved a hit after signing for the season from Chelsea.

Kepa, 30, has now returned to his parent club after keeping 8 Prem clean sheets.

But he might not be in West London for long, with Arsenal reportedly close to sealing a move for the Spaniard.

Kepa has just 12 months left on his contract with Chelsea, having made 35 appearances at Bournemouth in all competitions.

The Gunners are ready to activate his £5m release clause.

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Bournemouth have also announced four players are leaving from their development team.

Lewis Brown, Coby Small, Kian Tydeman and Toure Williams have not been offered new deals.

All are now free to find new clubs.

A further nine second-year scholars are also departing.

Ryan Carroll, Joshua Hamilton-Olise, Kashanga Kasukumya, Teodor Minchev, Sonny Parkes, Joshua Salmon, William Seeley, Tommy Whitehead and Jay Williams have all been released.

The Cherries are bracing for offers on some of their breakout stars from last season.

Milos Kerkez is expected to join Premier League champions Liverpool.

While £70million-rated Antoine Semenyo is being eyed by Manchester United.