Ryan Christie contract extension keeps him at Bournemouth until June 2029

Ryan Christie has signed a three-year Ryan Christie contract extension with AFC Bournemouth, keeping him at the Vitality Stadium until June 2029. The midfielder joined from Celtic in August 2021 and previously agreed a four-year deal in November 2023 that was due to run until summer 2027; this new Ryan Christie contract extension adds two more years. Bournemouth view Christie as a key, consistent midfield figure. He won supporter awards in May 2025 for his 2024/25 performances, reinforcing his value to the squad. Aston Villa reportedly expressed interest in April 2026, but Bournemouth’s decision to extend the contract reduces the likelihood of a near-term transfer. The article notes Christie’s prior annual salary was listed by Spotrac at $2.6M, while the terms of the new deal have not been publicly disclosed. For Bournemouth’s trajectory, the extension may limit clubs’ bargaining power tied to an expiring contract, since any buyer will likely need to pay a premium set by the club rather than by a short remaining deal. Overall, this is a continuity move rather than a sale ahead of a contract deadline.