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Bournemouth set to seal £12.6m transfer for Argentina international defender Marcos Senesi from Feyenoord


ARGENTINA international Marcos Senesi is set for a £12.6m move to Bournemouth.

The Cherries are locked in talks with Feyenoord over the 25-year-old defender who is in the final year of his contract.

Bournemouth are closing in on a deal for Feyenoord defender Marcos SenesiCredit: Getty

Senesi made his Argentina debut in June.

And he will become Bournemouth’s fourth summer signing after they landed Barcelona keeper Neto on a free.

The 33-year-old joins new recruits Joe Rothwell, Ryan Fredericks and Marcus Tavernier.

Chief executive Neill Blake said: “To be able to attract a player of Neto’s calibre is very pleasing.

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“This is a real coup for the club and we’re delighted he has chosen to join us.

“He has vast experience at the very top level of the game so I’m sure he will be a huge asset for us.”

Neto began his career with Brazilian top-flight outfit Paranaense before stints at Fiorentina, Juventus, Valencia and Barcelona. 

He also has one cap for Brazil.

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Bournemouth kicked off their return to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa yesterday.

Jefferson Lerma put the Cherries ahead with just two minutes on the board.

And Kieffer Moore sealed the result with an 80th minute header.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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