Former Celtic and Tottenham star signs contract at Premier League club aged 38 as he's named 'invaluable'
The former Celtic goalkeeper has also played for Tottenham and Southampton down south.
A former Celtic and Tottenham star has signed a new deal to remain at Premier League level aged 38.
Fraser Forster spent half of last season as a free agent after ending his three-year stint with Spurs but Bournemouth snapped him up in January. He played a covering role in the goalkeeper department and his impact in an impressive season where the Cherries clinched European football has been rewarded with a one-year extension.
Forster is a favourite of the Celtic support after 236 appearances across four separate spells. He had two loan stints from Newcastle United before joining permanently in 2012 for two years, returning for a loan during term 19/20, winning seven trophies overall. Behind the scenes work at Bournemouth will now extend his playing career to the age of 39.
Who does Fraser Forster play with now?
He said of his new deal: "I'm pleased to be staying for another year at AFC Bournemouth. I've enjoyed my six months here and look forward to seeing what the group can achieve together going forward."
Head of Football Operations Tiago Pinto said of the ex Tottenham and Celtic man: "We're really pleased to be keeping Fraser here for the upcoming season. His experience and contributions alongside his fellow goalkeepers last season were invaluable, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to progress as a group during the upcoming campaign. He is a key part of our dressing room and someone who can help the group throughout 2026/27."
A club statement adds: “AFC Bournemouth is pleased to announce that goalkeeper Fraser Forster has signed a new one-year contract with the club. The 38-year-old stopper pens a new deal after arriving on the south coast on a short-term contract in early January. With a wealth of experience under his belt, the four-time Scottish Premiership champion and Europa League winner brought leadership and a winning mentality to the club.
Why have Bournemouth handed Fraser Forster a new deal?
“On the training pitch and while featuring in four Premier League matchday squads, Forster played an important role for the Cherries, who kept six clean sheets in 19 top-flight games during the second half of the season.
“The side conceded just 19 goals in those fixtures on their way to securing sixth place in the Premier League. Everyone at AFC Bournemouth looks forward to working with Fraser again during the upcoming season.”