Bournemouth have confirmed that Enes Ünal has left the club to rejoin Getafe on a free transfer. The move still leaves Bournemouth with a chance of up to £1.3m in bonuses, plus 20% of any future sale. Ünal made 58 appearances and scored five goals for the Cherries.
Bournemouth's exit terms
The club's statement leaned on the player as much as the deal itself. Bournemouth said Ünal was "a popular figure within the squad" who made "a positive contribution both on and off the pitch" during his time at the club. They also thanked him for his efforts and wished him success for the future.
The financial structure matters more than the headline free transfer. Bournemouth are not getting an up-front fee, but the bonuses and sell-on clause mean the exit is not a clean zero-sum departure for the club.
What Ünal is returning to
Ünal goes back to a Getafe side that finished 7th in La Liga in 2025. Bournemouth finished 6th in the 2025 Premier League table, so the move comes after a season in which both clubs were operating in the upper half of their leagues.
Getafe's recent league form was mixed, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. That gives Ünal a return to a team that has stayed competitive without looking settled, and it will be interesting to see how quickly he is folded back into the squad.
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