Overview
- The club announced Saturday that Christie has signed a three-year extension taking his deal to June 2029.
- Bournemouth said the move rewards Christie’s sustained contributions and secures a key member of the dressing-room leadership group.
- Christie completed the deal before joining Scotland for the World Cup and will be unavailable for Bournemouth’s opening match next season because of a suspension from a straight red card at Craven Cottage.
- The 31-year-old has made 177 appearances for Bournemouth since joining from Celtic in 2021, scoring 10 goals and supplying 17 assists, and his role has shifted to a deeper midfield position under the manager.
- The new contract reduces near-term transfer risk after reported interest from Aston Villa in April and increases Bournemouth’s leverage should other clubs pursue Christie ahead of European fixtures.