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Adrien Truffert
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Adrien Truffert

Left-BackFrance24 years oldPlays for AFC Bournemouth

Photo: Supporterhéninois, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.

1. Scouting report & biography

Executive Summary

Adrien Truffert, born 20 November 2001, is a French left-back at AFC Bournemouth. He was transferred from Stade Rennais in January 2025 for €13.5m and has started every Premier League match this season. His contract runs until 2030.

Playing Style and Key Attributes

He is described as a livewire left-back and one of the best in the country. Reports praise his impact but do not break down specific tactical strengths or weaknesses. He is left-footed and 176 cm tall.

Career and Recent Context

Truffert came through C'Chartres before Rennes recruited him in 2015, progressing through their youth setup to the first team by 2020. He joined Bournemouth in January 2025 and quickly became a starter, earning a France cap and featuring in their Europa League campaign.

Transfers and Outlook

Manchester United have monitored Truffert but view him as a lower priority for Carrick's system. Ornstein suggested he could fill a left-back gap next year, though Bournemouth are not selling this season.

2. Audited transfer history

Stade Rennais FC→AFC Bournemouth
13500000Jan 2025
Stade Rennais FC B→Stade Rennais FC
FreeJan 2020
Stade Rennais FC U19→Stade Rennais FC B
FreeJan 2019
Stade Rennais FC U17→Stade Rennais FC U19
FreeJan 2018
Stade Rennais FC Jugend→Stade Rennais FC U17
FreeJan 2016
C'Chartres Football Jugend→Stade Rennais FC Jugend
FreeJan 2015

Dossiers on Adrien Truffert

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  • Logged 25d agoEvidence 50/100 · Under investigation
    AFC Bournemouth→Manchester United

    Adrien Truffert: AFC Bournemouth to Manchester United

    First reported
    Daily Mail · 21 Mar
    Sources
    3 independent
    12 outlets · 17 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €70.2m

    Adrien Truffert, a French left-back at AFC Bournemouth, is being pursued by Manchester United. The club faces competition from Liverpool for the position.

  • Logged 25d agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    AFC Bournemouth→Liverpool FC

    Adrien Truffert: AFC Bournemouth to Liverpool FC

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 7 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    5 outlets · 6 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €70.2m

    Several outlets, including Football Talk and BBC Sport, report Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing Adrien Truffert from Bournemouth, with a £60m asking price cited. His contract with Bournemouth…

  • Logged 26d agoEvidence 16/100 · Speculative
    AFC Bournemouth→Aston Villa

    Adrien Truffert: AFC Bournemouth to Aston Villa

    First reported
    No first-hand report
    Sources
    0 independent
    3 outlets · 3 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Asking price
    €70.2m

    Adrien Truffert, a French left-back currently at AFC Bournemouth, is linked to a potential move to Aston Villa following reports on 7 October. Aston Villa appeared among clubs with prior interest in the Bournemouth…