BOURNEMOUTH have released 11 players following their successful return to the Premier League.
The Cherries came 15th in their first season back in the big time, comfortably beating the drop.
Jefferson Lerma has left Bournemouth to join Crystal Palace
Gary O’Neil’s men will look to strengthen ahead of next term, and have cleared some space in their squad by releasing nine professionals and a further two scholars.
Bournemouth have confirmed Jefferson Lerma’s expected departure, with the midfielder having already agreed to join Crystal Palace.
The 28-year-old has penned a three-year contract with the Eagles ahead of next term.
Also departing the Vitality Stadium is stalwart Junior Stanislas.
The winger twice helped the Cherries achieve promotion to the Premier League, having joined from Burnley in 2014.
Stanislas, 33, made 179 appearances for Bournemouth, scoring 37 goals and laying on 24 assists.
He struggled for game time during his final season, making just four substitute appearances in the Premier League.
Jordan Zemura has also departed the club, having agreed a pre-contract deal with Udinese in March.
Junior Stanislas has left Bournemouth after nine years
The academy product, 23, played 61 times for the Cherries.
Jack Stacey departs after four years on the South Coast, penning a three-year deal with Norwich City.
Youngster Brooklyn Genesini, who scored in Bournemouth’s League Cup win over Norwich last August, has left the club following a loan spell in Denmark.
Young pros Matt Burgess, Chris Francis, Tarik Gidaree and Josh Popoola have also left Bournemouth.
While scholars Ollie Camis and Marcus Daws have been released.
Jordan Zemura has departed for Udinese
