Bournemouth’s most expensive transfer signings

Boscombe F.C  was initially formed in 1890 then adopted a new club name A.F.C. Bournemouth in 1972. A.F.C. Bournemouth hasn’t gone without issues facing relegation into League Two and growing debts however the Cherries have managed to bounce back since having managed to compete in England’s top division in the 2015-16 season. A.F.C. Bournemouth now sit comfortably in the middle of the Premier League table. It has been a remarkable turnaround, considering where the club stood in the mid 2000’s, football fans can use some guide to find the best betting websites and apps available to follow the performance of the club all season long.

Bournemouth’s climb to England’s top football division in 2015, was followed by the announcement of records profits with turnover increasing from 87.9 million in 2016 to 136.5 million in 2017. Due to such developments and recent success, the club has used the additional revenue to add quality players and World Cup performers to the squad. Currently, team stats indicate:

• Squad size: 24
• Average age: 26
• Foreigners: 11 
• Current internationals: 9
• Stadium: Vitality Stadium 11,329 Seats
• Current transfer record: -68,90 Mill. €

Here is a list of the top 5 transfers in terms of record arrivals to AFC Bournemouth:

Jefferson Lerma - €28.00m

In August of 2018, Bournemouth signed defensive midfielder Jefferson Lerma in a record transfer deal. Bournemouth paid €28 million to Spain’s Levante for the Colombian holding midfield player. Lerma was featured in each of Colombia’s 2018 World Cup matches, which sparked interest in the player from teams around Europe. Bournemouth’s signing of Lerma saw the club break their own transfer spending record set the summer prior. His signing is a huge statement for the club, as per the team’s chief executive. Having said this, Bournemouth fans can use the new sign up offer with a reputable bookie to show their support in upcoming games with the latest promotions and bonus codes.

Nathan Ake - €22.80m

Nathan Ake had set Bournemouth’s transfer record prior to Lerma’s arrival. Ake joined the Cherries from Chelsea in July 2017. The Dutchman had played for Bournemouth on loan from Chelsea in the previous season scoring 3 goals in 12 games before being recalled. Manager Eddie Howe saw the potential and the ‘bright future’ ahead of the defensive stopper. With his contract running until June 2022, current 2018/2019 stats show a total of 2,692 minutes played with 30 apparitions and a 3 goals scored.

Dominic Solanke – €21.20m

AFC Bournemouth signed Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell from Liverpool in January 2019 as a forward - centre-forward. With a market value of around €10.00 million, Solanke has a high ceiling and the best is yet to come from the Englishman. The striker has a great opportunity at Bournemouth to demonstrate his potential, which can already be noticed given his 2 goals out of 5 games played in the current season. Solanke’s signing continues to show the club’s ambition, and Howe’s belief in the striker’s technical skills.

Jordon Ibe – €18.00m

Solanke wasn’t the first Liverpool player to join Bournemouth on a transfer. In July 2016, AFC Bournemouth signed a then-record €18.00 million deal with winger Jordon Femi Ashley Ibe. This signing came after the departure of Matt Ritchie, with Ibe meaning to fill in as winger. Since joining Bournemouth, the right winger has tallied four goals and nine assists in 85 games (based on 06/03/2019 figures). His four-year contract will expire in June 2020.

Diego Rico - €15.00m

Not only did Bournemouth splurge on Lerma in the summer of 2018, but they also signed left-back Diego Rico. The Spanish defender joined the club following a transfer from CD Leganés. Due to the 26-year-old’s style of being “aggressive in attack and aggressive defensively”, club manager Eddie Howe believes Rico offers the necessary edge to be a real force for the team. His contract also runs through to June 2022.