Marcos Senesi is to leave Bournemouth when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
The Argentine defender joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022 and has become a fundamental part of the team’s recent rise.
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Senesi, who has made 124 appearances for the Cherries, has turned down four contract offers with the club but could remain in the Premier League.
The 29-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, but any move hinges on whether the north London club stay in the Premier League.
Liverpool are also understood to be in the mix for the defender as they look to bolster their back line this summer.
Senesi’s departure will come as a huge blow to Bournemouth who have seen their defence decimated over the past 12 months.
Following last summer’s exits of Illia Zabarnyi to Paris Saint-Germain, Milos Kerkez to Liverpool and Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, the Argentine has stepped up superbly for the Cherries this term.
His partnership alongside James Hill has proved fruitful, helping the south coast side put together an impressive 16-game unbeaten run comprising of 11 Premier League clean sheets.
The duo have been the catalyst for what could be a historic season with the club on the cusp of European qualification for the first time in their history.
Bournemouth sit in sixth place in the table with Champions League qualification still a possibility for Andoni Iraola’s side.
Senesi’s defensive solidity has been a key feature of his game as has his passing out of defence having registered an impressive five assists this term.
Senesi has scored six goals during his time at Bournemouth and the Argentine will leave the club with a stronger profile than when he arrived.
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“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this club. I’m proud of everything we achieved over the last four years and I’m grateful for the support the fans have always given me,” he told Bournemouth’s official website.
“AFC Bournemouth will always hold a special place for me and I will look back at my time here with fond memories.
“For now, there are still two big games left of the season and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”
Senesi will join Iraola in leaving the club this summer after the Spanish tactician announced his exit last month.
Bournemouth reportedly went to great lengths to keep Iraola at the club during 15 months of negotiations.
After being resigned to Iraola’s exit, the Cherries quickly installed former Borussia Dortmund head coach Marco Rose as his successor.
