Bournemouth have rejected offers worth more than €100m for Eli Junior Kroupi and have made clear the young forward will not be leaving in the current transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Marca.
The Premier League club have received significant interest from several major European sides for the France-born striker of Ivorian origin, but the Cherries’ hierarchy have reportedly closed the door on any deal this summer.
Despite proposals exceeding the €100m mark, Bournemouth’s position has remained unchanged, with the club determined to keep hold of one of their most prized assets and a central figure in their long-term sporting project.
Key part of Bournemouth’s plans
At just 20, Kroupi is viewed internally as a cornerstone of Bournemouth’s future attacking set-up. The coaching staff are said to be planning to build their forward line around him and to hand him a major role in the coming season.
The stance underlines the importance Bournemouth place on the Franco-Ivorian striker’s development at the Vitality Stadium, preferring sporting continuity over a record-breaking transfer fee.
Long-term contract and rising valuation
Kroupi is tied to Bournemouth on a long-term contract running until 30 June 2030, giving the club strong control over his future at a time when his reputation and market value are rapidly increasing.
The centre-forward is currently valued at €70m by specialist website Transfermarkt, a figure that reflects both his growing status in European football and the weight he now carries within the Bournemouth squad.
Financial details around his current deal also highlight his rise. Eli Junior Kroupi earns an annual salary of €1,192,975, equivalent to 775,433,750 CFA francs, underlining the significant investment Bournemouth have already made in the player they consider central to their project.
By refusing to entertain even nine-figure bids in this window, Bournemouth have sent a clear signal that Kroupi is seen not as a saleable asset, but as a key building block for the club’s medium- and long-term ambitions.
