Enes Unal has left AFC Bournemouth to return to Getafe, completing a switch back to the Spanish club after an injury-affected spell on England's south coast.
The 29-year-old Turkey international departs on a free transfer, though Bournemouth have negotiated a deal that could see them earn up to £1.3m in bonus payments, along with a 20% cut of any future sale involving the striker.
Unal's time at the Vitality Stadium never quite hit the heights that had been hoped for when Bournemouth turned his loan into a permanent deal. He first arrived on loan from Getafe in January 2024, impressing enough to convince the club to complete a permanent transfer worth around £13m later that year. However, persistent injury problems limited his impact, and he managed only five goals across 58 appearances for the Cherries.
Despite the modest goal return, Unal was said to have left a positive mark on the club beyond his on-field contributions. In a statement, Bournemouth described him as