"Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi has had limited minutes so far. The Cherries bought the 19-year-old in February, though he would remain in France on loan until the summer now, he's been integrated into manager Andoni Iraola's plans and eased into first-team reckoning over the past few weeks. But after a summer in which Bournemouth sold three first-teamers for over 50 million, could Kroupi become the club's first 80m sale?"
"Kroupi scored on his first Premier League start (Image credit: Getty Images) The teenager has naturally drawn comparisons with the likes of Hugo Ekitike and given that he's still young, his final form is yet to show itself: he's played up front but for Bournemouth boss Iraola, he has the potential to slot into a number of positions. With Evanilson ruled out against Crystal Palace with a calf problem, Kroupi started up front"
"But Kroupi's movement arguably his biggest strength and when he's played behind the striker, he's capable of ghosting beyond and into the box: he's adept at getting shots off with either foot, but his penchant to hit with his right means that he could be on option on the left-wing, too. FourFourTwo certainly sees stylistic similarities with Leandro Trossard in his profile but should Ekitike develop"
Eli Junior Kroupi joined Bournemouth in February but remained on loan in France until the summer and has had limited minutes while being eased into Andoni Iraola's first-team plans. Kroupi became Lorient's youngest-ever player in 2023 and scored 13 goals in 13 appearances to help Lorient win the Ligue 2 title. He scored on his first Premier League start and has drawn comparisons to Hugo Ekitike and Leandro Trossard. Iraola has deployed him centrally and off the wings; his movement, ability to shoot with either foot and preference for his right make him a versatile attacking option. Following significant summer sales, Kroupi is eyed as a potential major transfer asset.
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