Ryan Christie

Analysis: Christie came on with 15 minutes to go, and his defensive efforts helped Scotland hold onto a World Cup victory in their opening game against Haiti. The Bournemouth midfielder, who has recently signed a contract extension, won two of his three tackles as he prevented Haiti from finding a path to the Scotland goal late in the game.

Jun 13, 2026

Signs contract extension until 2029

Christie has signed a three-year contract extension with Bournemouth until the summer of 2029, committing his future to the club following one of the most successful seasons in the Cherries' history, the club announced.

Analysis: Christie has made 177 appearances across all competitions since joining from Celtic in August 2021, contributing 10 goals and 17 assists in total including five goals and nine assists in the Premier League alone. Christie made 26 appearances during the record-breaking 2025/26 campaign that saw Bournemouth finish sixth and qualify for European competition for the first time in the club's history, scoring against both Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Christie expressed his delight at signing before heading to the World Cup with Scotland, describing the journey since joining as incredible and highlighting European qualification as a landmark moment in what has been a remarkable five-year spell at the club.