Expert: Bournemouth star has had his head tuned, he could leave in January
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Marcos Senesi Has Had His Head Turned and Could Leave Bournemouth in January
Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi is attracting serious interest from top clubs, with his head reportedly turned by potential moves ahead of the January 2026 transfer window. The 28-year-old Argentine center-back's contract expires in June 2026, putting Bournemouth in a position where they must decide whether to cash in now or risk losing him for free.[1][3][4]
Barcelona have made direct inquiries into Senesi's availability and are evaluating him as a key defensive reinforcement, driven by ongoing injury issues and tactical needs under Hansi Flick. Sources confirm Barca are preparing an offensive to sign him immediately for the second half of the season.[1][5] Juventus are also monitoring the situation, intensifying the competition for his signature.[1]
Senesi, who joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022 for around £13m, has been a mainstay in Andoni Iraola's defense but faces an uncertain future amid the club's broader instability. Bournemouth's recent poor form—conceding three or more goals in six of their last two months' matches—has been linked to defensive lapses involving Senesi and uncertainty over key figures' futures, including his own and manager Iraola's expiring deal.[3][4]
The Cherries are bracing for potential outgoings, with Antoine Semenyo's £65m release clause activating on January 1 and Manchester City closing in on a deal. This could prompt Bournemouth to seek replacements, including a towering center-back, partly due to Senesi's impending departure. Reports suggest he plans to leave this summer at latest, but a January sale could fetch a fee before his contract runs down.[1][4]
As clubs queue up, Bournemouth face a balancing act: maximize value from Senesi while rebuilding amid whispers of other exits like Ilya Zabarnyi or Milos Kerkez. Transfer experts predict intense negotiations as Barca and Juventus push forward.[1][3][4]
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