Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries announce second defensive signing of transfer deadline day

Bournemouth have announced the signing of 18-year-old defender Veljko Milosavljevic from Red Star Belgrade.

The Cherries started deadline day by confirming the signing of AC Milan full-back Alex Jimenez on an initial loan deal, with an obligation to buy if the player makes 18 Premier League starts.

Jimenez has been brought in to bolster Bournemouth's full-back options, which include Adam Smith, Julian Araujo, Adrien Truffert and Julio Soler.

Bournemouth have now turned their focus to the middle of their defence, having confirmed the addition of centre-back prospect Milosavljevic.

Bournemouth confirm Milosavljevic signing

The teenager has completed a move from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal to keep him at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030.

Bournemouth's President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, is hopeful that the young centre-back can 'fulfil his potential' under the tutelage of Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola.

“I’m pleased that we have been able to add to our squad with the arrival of Veljko," Pinto told Bournemouth's official website. "The club is a great place for him to be and his game will develop further under the coaching and guidance of Andoni.

“He is a young talent, who has experience at a high level, and he will continue to progress by training on a daily basis alongside the experienced centre-backs we have at the club in Marcos Senesi, Bafode Diakite and James Hill.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming him to the club after the international break and working with him to help fulfil his potential.”

We're delighted to announce the signing of talented centre-back, Veljko Milosavljević ?

Welcome to #afcb, Veljko ??❤️ pic.twitter.com/6J1OArzjed
— AFC Bournemouth ? (@afcbournemouth) September 1, 2025

Who is Veljko Milosavljevic?

The defender rose through the youth ranks for Red Star Belgrade, before becoming the third youngest debutant in the club's history when he broke into the first-team setup.

Milosavljevic went on to feature in 27 matches for the senior side, including five appearances in Red Star Belgrade's recent Champions League qualifying campaign.

The centre-back also represented Serbia at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level before he made his first two appearances for the under-21 side earlier this summer.

Milosavljevic will head off on international duty before he links up with his new Bournemouth teammates ahead of a home game against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 14.