Cherries hopeful as star forward’s release clause creates high-stakes January transfer puzzle.
In a revealing turn of events, Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo finds himself at the center of a major transfer story. According to a report from The Telegraph, the dynamic attacker, who has caught the eye of Premier League giants including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham, has a specific £65 million release clause embedded in his contract.
This clause, however, comes with a ticking clock. Any suitor wishing to pry Semenyo away from the South Coast must trigger the fee by a set deadline during the upcoming January transfer window. The stipulated amount is understood to be comprised of £60 million guaranteed, with an additional £5 million in easily attainable add-ons.
In a move that showcases his commitment and value to the club, Semenyo had already turned down substantial £50 million approaches from both Manchester United and Tottenham last summer. Instead of moving on, he opted to sign a new five-year deal with Bournemouth, securing a pay raise while also negotiating this specific escape clause for his future.
Club sources indicate that Bournemouth are cautiously optimistic that no rival club will meet the significant £65 million asking price next month. Their hope is bolstered by the fact that the clause is set to decrease slightly, though it will not drop below £50 million, if he remains with the club beyond January and into the summer.
The report clarifies that including this release clause was a non-negotiable condition for the player, without which he would not have put pen to paper on his new contract. While the exact figure was kept public, Semenyo’s representatives were permitted to discreetly inform interested clubs of the financial terms, setting the stage for a potentially dramatic winter window.
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