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Eli Junior Kroupi drops hint on where he will play next season after Arsenal make contact to sign him

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Eli Junior Kroupi has emerged as a target for several clubs, including Arsenal.

The teenager was absolutely incredible for Bournemouth last season, and his performances made it clear to everyone that he is a star in the making.

Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta are both big fans of Kroupi, and Arsenal supporters would absolutely love him at the Emirates Stadium next season.

However, the Frenchman seems to have different plans.

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Arsenal target Eli Junior Kroupi suggests he’s staying at Bournemouth

Eli Junior Kroupi will have plenty of choices this summer.

Arsenal’s interest has been well publicised, while PSG have also been linked with him. Even the two Manchester clubs are said to be keen to sign him.

However, all of those clubs could be set for disappointment because Kroupi has hinted that he will stay at Bournemouth next season.

He said, as per Le10 Sport: “The next destination? For now, I’m happy in Bournemouth.

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“We’re playing Europe next season, we’re going to prepare for that. It’s going to be good.”

Bournemouth qualifying for Europe is a massive boost for them, as it will help them make a case to their players to stay for another year.

That may ruin Arsenal’s chances of signing Kroupi this summer.

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Staying at Bournemouth may just be the best decision for Eli Junior Kroupi

We’d love Kroupi at Arsenal, but his game time will reduce drastically at the Emirates Stadium.

The teenager will remain behind Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz up top, which would make his season very different to the one he just had.

If he stays at Bournemouth, Kroupi will play a much bigger role and be one of their star men.

For a 19-year-old who impressed everybody in the toughest league in the world, that may just be the best decision.

However, it would still only be a matter of time before he moves to a bigger club.