Ryan Christie's performances in a deeper midfield role for Bournemouth last season attracted attention from Aston Villa. The 31-year-old Scottish international has opted to stay with his current club, signing a new three-year contract that commits him to Bournemouth until 2029. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Christie made 26 appearances, scoring 2 goals. He has 68 caps and 10 goals for Scotland. His current Transfermarkt market value is €8.00m.