AFC Bournemouth fans are loving life right now and a lot of that excitement is down to their new Brazilian gem, Rayan.
The Cherries shared a special video on their official X account showing Rayan settling into life in England and making his first Premier League start, and supporters quickly flooded the comments with love for the 19 year old.
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He’s already making an impact on the pitch too. On his Premier League debut, Rayan provided an assist to help Bournemouth secure a 2–0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 31, 2026 the perfect start to his England chapter.
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The winger arrived on the South Coast after Bournemouth reached a verbal agreement in principle worth around €35 million with Vasco da Gama. Rayan signed a five-and-a-half-year contract that includes a reported €100 million release clause, underlining just how highly the club rates him. He was brought in as a direct replacement for Antoine Semenyo, who completed a move to Manchester City earlier this month.
Around the league, late drama has been the theme. Bournemouth themselves stunned Liverpool with a dramatic 3–2 win at the Vitality Stadium on January 24, with Amine Adli firing home a 95th-minute winner to hand Liverpool their first defeat since November.
According to Softfootball, Bournemouth’s early signs with Rayan point to a smart piece of business and if his debut is anything to go by, Cherries fans are in for a fun ride.
