Andrea Pinamonti’s name was on Bournemouth’s radar in the final hours of the summer transfer window, but Sassuolo rejected the approach after deeming the Cherries’ offer insufficient.
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has now clarified that Bournemouth’s bid failed to meet the striker’s valuation, insisting the club only sells when their financial conditions are respected. The 26-year-old Italian international has scored double figures in each of the last three Serie A campaigns, making him one of the most consistent forwards outside Italy’s top four.
With Pinamonti already on the scoresheet this season, interest in him may return in January, especially with Bournemouth sporting director Tiago Pinto having strong links in Italy from his AS Roma days.
Carnevali Explains Sassuolo’s Position
Speaking to TuttoSport, Carnevali explained why Bournemouth’s move broke down:
“At the same time, however, we had set financial conditions for this type of deal, and no offers, which we considered adequate, arrived to sell them.” — Giovanni Carnevali, Sassuolo CEO
He added that Sassuolo’s policy remains clear:
“It wasn’t a matter of keeping them [Pinamonti and Armand Laurienté] at all costs. Our goal remains to develop the players and then give them the opportunity to join big clubs.”
Pinamonti’s Serie A Record
Pinamonti has quietly built a reputation for reliability. He has reached at least 10 league goals in three consecutive Serie A seasons and already has one in two games this campaign.
Andrea Pinamonti Stats Snapshot (Serie A Last 3 Seasons + Current)
| Season | Goals | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 10 | 34 |
| 2023/24 | 12 | 36 |
| 2024/25 | 11 | 35 |
| 2025/26* | 1 | 2 |
*current season to date – 2 September 2025
The consistency makes him an attractive target for Premier League clubs looking for proven finishing.
Analyst Verdict — John William
Bournemouth’s late move shows their ambition under Tiago Pinto, but Carnevali’s comments highlight the difficulty of extracting prime assets from Serie A without meeting valuations.
Pinamonti is a proven scorer who fits the mould of a Premier League-ready striker — physical, experienced, and consistent. If Bournemouth revisit the deal, they will likely need to pay significantly more than their late offer.
Key Insights
- Bournemouth made a late push for Pinamonti but bid fell short.
- Sassuolo CEO Carnevali: “No adequate offers arrived.”
- Pinamonti has scored 10+ goals in Serie A for three straight seasons.
- Already netted once this campaign after two appearances.
- Tiago Pinto’s Italian connections could fuel renewed January interest.
What’s Next for Bournemouth and Pinamonti?
For now, Pinamonti remains Sassuolo’s key striker and will aim to continue his consistent form in Serie A. If he maintains his scoring record, January could bring renewed offers — with Bournemouth likely to be among the suitors.
For the Cherries, their inability to land a striker in August leaves a gap. Pinto may well return to Italy with a firmer bid in the winter.
Will Bournemouth return in January with a bid that finally matches Sassuolo’s valuation of Andrea Pinamonti?
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