Bournemouth tie young centre-back down to new deal

 

 

Bournemouth have confirmed that young centre-back Illia Zabarnyi has put pen to paper on a new deal with the south coast side. 

 

The young Ukraine international moved to Bournemouth last January, signing a five-and-a-half year contract in the process, and he's been rewarded for his good form last season. 

 

 

"AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce Illia Zabarnyi has been rewarded with a new contract with the club," a statement read on the club's official website. 

 

"The defender has put pen-to-paper on a new five-year deal, keeping him at Vitality Stadium until at least the summer of 2029. 

 

"The fresh contract comes off the back of a sublime 2023/24 campaign for the 21-year-old, who played an instrumental role in helping the Cherries total a club record Premier League points tally of 48." 

 

 

On his new deal, Zabarnyi said: "I'm so excited and so happy to be here. I'm really enjoying it, it's a beautiful town and a really exciting project. 

 

"I've enjoyed a lot of good moments, last season was important for me. We achieved a record points total but we can do more, it's a really great place to be and I'm pleased to extend my stay." 

 

Zabarnyi made more clearances (138) than any other player aged 21 and under in Europe's top five leagues last season.