 However he had his contract with the club terminated at the end of August, citing "personal reasons"; club chairman Peter Ridsdale said that "Stephane will remain a friend of the club and leaves with our best wishes".In September 2011, Zubar joined Bournemouth on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract with the option for a second, having spent time with the club on trial.He made his League One debut for the club on 24 September in a 2–1 defeat to Hartlepool United at Dean Court.