Bournemouth Sign Defender Bafode Diakite From Lille

New Delhi: AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of French centre-back Bafode Diakite from Ligue 1 side Lille OSC. The defender has joined for a reported fee of 30.3 million pounds plus up to 4.3 million in add-ons, which makes him the club’s second most expensive signing. Diakite linked straight up with Andoni Iraola’s squad, who face Liverpool in the Premier League season opener on Friday evening.

“I’m really happy to be here, and I’m very excited to start with the team. I know the coach has great ideas which enables us to play well in the Premier League. Now I’m at the club, it’s a good opportunity to show how I can help the team going forward.”

“I’m a defender who likes to have the ball and play with it, and I hope to show my qualities both with and without it. I will give everything for the team and I hope we will have some great moments together,” said Diakite in a statement.

Internationally, Diakite has represented France at U16, U18, U19 and U21 levels but is yet to make his senior debut. IANS

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