Bournemouth have signed left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes in a transfer that can possible pave the best way for Milos Kerkez to affix Liverpool.
The Cherries have paid an preliminary £11.4million for the Belgian-born defender, who captained Rennes final season and made 212 appearances for the Ligue 1 membership.
Truffert desires to maintain progressing within the Premier League
The 23-year-old informed the membership’s official web site: “I’m actually blissful and proud to affix AFC Bournemouth. It’s a terrific alternative for me to maintain progressing and to be a part of an formidable challenge. I felt the membership’s confidence in me from the primary discussions, and I’m excited to get began.
“It’s a dream for any participant to play within the Premier League. It’s probably the greatest and best leagues on the earth. I’m wanting ahead to testing myself at this degree, dealing with high gamers each week, and serving to the staff obtain nice issues.”
Salut, Adrien 🇫🇷👋
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Adrien Truffert on a five-year deal from @staderennais 🍒 pic.twitter.com/dnqibKbFgN
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) June 16, 2025
Bournemouth president of soccer operations Tiago Pinto mentioned: “We’re delighted to deliver such a superb expertise to the membership so early on within the window. Adrien is a participant that we’ve admired for a while and he brings important expertise to the squad regardless of nonetheless being simply 23 years of age.
“We’re excited to work with Adrien and are thrilled to have a participant of such high quality be a part of us as we glance to construct on a record-breaking season for the membership.”
Kerkez set for Liverpool change
Truffert is a ready-made alternative for Kerkez, who has held talks over a £45m transfer to Merseyside.
The Hungary worldwide began all 38 of Bournemouth’s Premier League video games final season and impressed together with his power down the left aspect.
He’s a key goal for Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who introduced him to the Vitality Stadium from AZ Alkmaar in his earlier function.
If Kerkez does transfer to Anfield, it’s possible both Kostas Tsimikas or Andy Robertson will likely be offered.
Robertson has been linked with Atletico Madrid.
