Juanlu Sanchez said the attraction of playing in the "best league in the world" was the motivation behind his move to Premier League side Bournemouth. Juanlu's move to Bournemouth was officially confirmed on Thursday, with the Spaniard signing for a transfer fee that could rise up to £11.2m inclusive of add-ons. Juanlu appeared 32 times in LaLiga last season as Sevilla finished 13th, while he ranked third for tackles won (42) in the top-flight for his team. Juanlu Sánchez The latest exciting young signing to join AFC Bournemouth pic.twitter.com/Ib9XnVeRYO — AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) August 6, 2026Juanlu also has international experience, helping Spain win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, and scoring the winning goal in their semi-final victory over Morocco. Juanlu is the third addition to Marco Rose's Cherries squad this summer, after the arrivals of striker Alvaro Rodriguez and centre-back Antonio Silva.