Bournemouth Complete Nathan Ake Signing from Chelsea as Conte Continues His Summer Ruthlessness

The 22-year-old spent the first half of last season on-loan on the south coast before returning to his parent club, playing a bit-part role in Chelsea’s Premier League title success and run to the FA Cup final. Antonio Conte had been full of praise for the way in which the Netherlands international acclimatized to life back at Stamford Bridge but the versatile defender has now been deemed surplus to his requirements.

‘I had a great time here last season so I’m really happy to be back,’ said Ake, who is believed to have cost the Cherries around £20million.

‘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 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.’

Credit: Metro

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