Milos Kerkez and Evanilson react to Bournemouth’s emotional farewell message
Bournemouth have bid a final farewell to a rising star at the Vitality Stadium, catching the attention of Milos Kerkez and Evanilson.
Andoni Iraola, who has been tipped to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City, has experienced an incredible campaign with the Cherries, taking the club to ninth in the Premier League table.
With Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, and Marcus Tavernier all in fine form on the south coast, the Cherries even managed to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup before bowing out to Man City.
However, these impressive performances have only seen the bigger stars linked with exits this summer, with Football Insider understanding that Man United are in pole position to sign Semenyo.
One player has already confirmed his exit from the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window, as Dean Huijsen is set to join Real Madrid, leaving the club after just one season in England.
Bournemouth say final goodbye to Dean Huijsen
Taking to Instagram (28 May), the official club account shared an emotional reel of the defender, alongside the caption: “What a season. A journey to remember. Thank you, Dean Huijsen.”
Evanilson and Kerkez both liked the club’s post, with Huijsen’s father replying: “Thank you, Bournemouth,” with a red heart emoji.
Andoni Iraola prepares for high-profile exits at the Vitality Stadium
Football Insider verdict
Liverpool have been backed to secure Semenyo’s signature, with several other players linked with following Huijsen out of the Vitality Stadium exit doors this summer.
If the Cherries are to kick on next season and finish higher than ninth in the Premier League, Bill Foley must show the same ambition as Iraola has during his first two seasons on the coast.
While some supporters are worried about the manager leaving over the coming weeks, Football Insider understands that Bournemouth are growing in confidence that Iraola will sign a new deal.
Of course, losing Huijsen to Real Madrid is quite a significant boost, so the Cherries must follow Brighton’s actions after the Seagulls agreed an early deal for PSV’s Olivier Boscagli on a free transfer.
Those are the kind of deals that could make or break the team after several high-profile exits over the summer, though Iraola will be confident of keeping some of them if he stays at the Vitality.