AFC Bournemouth have announced the signing of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Premier League champions Chelsea.
The 29-year-old has agreed a long-term deal to move to Vitality Stadium for an undisclosed fee on 1 July.
@asmir1 📰
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 30, 2017
We're delighted to announce that @asmir1 will join us from @ChelseaFC on July 1st!
Details ➡ https://t.co/JeG7aGGJ7W#afcb 🍒 pic.twitter.com/NQ7TQKJOus
Begovic, who returns to the club with whom he played on loan when they were in League One in 2007, says Cherries manager Eddie Howe played a huge part in his decision to move.
View: Summer 2017 completed transfers
“AFC Bournemouth is an exciting, ambitious club which has everything in place for a very bright future,” the Bosnia and Herzegovina international told afcb.co.uk.
Happy to be joining @afcbournemouth. Looking forward to working with Eddie Howe and the team #AFCB 🍒 pic.twitter.com/bWF6twabwd
— Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) May 30, 2017
“Being part of a title-winning team at Chelsea was amazing but I felt now was the right time to move on because I want to be playing regular football.
“When I spoke to Eddie Howe I knew AFC Bournemouth was the right club for me and I want to bring my experience to the squad, both on and off the pitch.”
See: Howe: Begovic is a leader
(Photos courtesy of AFC Bournemouth)
