Bournemouth Secures Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on Loan with £15m Option
Bournemouth has confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on loan from Juventus, including a potential buy option valued at £15 million. As the summer transfer window nears its end, the club's announcement comes amid a flurry of transfer activities across the Premier League. The deal does not involve an upfront loan fee; instead, it incorporates a penalty clause that would require Bournemouth to pay £1 million if they decide against activating the purchase option. This move is part of a larger goalkeeper reshuffle within the league, highlighted by Guglielmo Vicario’s recent transfer to Juventus after their unsuccessful pursuit of Zion Suzuki, who has signed with Aston Villa. Currently, Bournemouth retains Djordje Petrovic, the former Chelsea goalkeeper, who was signed for nearly €30 million a year ago. While Petrovic is expected to remain the first-choice keeper, the arrival of Di Gregorio indicates that the club is seeking to enhance competition within the squad. New head coach Marco Rose clearly aims to bolster options in goal, and while Petrovic had a commendable performance against Manchester City at the start of the season, the club hopes that having Di Gregorio on board will motivate him to elevate his game further.
Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-08-25