London June 30 (IANS) In what is a club-record transfer English Premier League (EPL) side AFC Bournemouth has roped in young defender Nathan Ake from Chelsea.
I had a great time here last season so I m really happy to be back Ake told the club s official website.
It s an exciting challenge. Chelsea is a great club and I learned so much there but this is a new step and the right place for me to develop even more the Dutch international added.
Following the signings of Asmir Begovic and Jermain Defoe Ake is Bournemouth s third major buy. According to ESPNFC sources Ake s transfer was worth $25 million. Ake can play centre-back left-back or as a defensive midfielder.
The fans haven t seen the best of me yet. I always set the bar high so I know there is a lot of things I still have to work on. With the help of the manager here I know I can keep improving and become a better player Ake said.
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe added: I am delighted that we have completed the signing of Nathan on a permanent basis. He is someone we know all about having had a very successful loan spell here last season.
Nathan is an outstanding young player with a fantastic attitude and a great desire to learn and develop. He has a very bright future ahead of him and I m very pleased to say that future is here.
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Chelsea s Ake joins Bournemouth
