Chelsea’s Nathan Ake completes £20 million move to Bournemouth

Chelsea defender, Nathan Ake has joined Bournemouth as club’s record signing on Friday.
Bournemouth paid a reported £20 million ($26m, 22.8m euros) to the Premier League champions.

The 22-year-old Dutch international central defender becomes Bournemouth’s third signing following those of Bosnian international goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and veteran England striker Jermain Defoe.
He played for the “Cherries” when on loan from Chelsea last season.
Ake said he could progress more as a player at his new club as playing opportunities at the champions were scarce.

He told the club’s website, “I had a great time here last season so I’m really happy to be back.
“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 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.”
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, said he was delighted to have persuaded the two-times capped Ake to join the club on a permanent basis.
Howe said, “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.”