Bournemouth have signed left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes in a transfer that may seemingly pave the best way for Milos Kerkez to hitch 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 advised the membership’s official web site: “I’m actually joyful and proud to hitch AFC Bournemouth. It’s an ideal alternative for me to maintain progressing and to be a part of an bold undertaking. 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 among the finest and best leagues on the earth. I’m wanting ahead to testing myself at this stage, going through prime gamers each week, and serving to the workforce 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 stated: “We’re delighted to deliver such a wonderful expertise to the membership so early on within the window. Adrien is a participant that we’ve admired for a while and he brings vital 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 swap
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 facet.
He’s a key goal for Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who introduced him to the Vitality Stadium from AZ Alkmaar in his earlier position.
If Kerkez does transfer to Anfield, it’s seemingly both Kostas Tsimikas or Andy Robertson can be offered.
Robertson has been linked with Atletico Madrid.
