Bournemouth have started their transfer business early and fans have reacted to their latest signing, Asmir Begovic, on Twitter.
Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic celebrates after winning the Premier League
Bournemouth have completed the £10 million signing of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Chelsea, reports the BBC.
The move comes ahead of the expected signing of England striker Jermain Defoe as Eddie Howe looks to improve on his sides ninth placed finish this season.
29-year-old Begovic had found his game time limited at Chelsea, making only eight appearances in all competitions as he played second fiddle to Belgian international shot stopper Thibaut Courtois.
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He will provide competition to Bournemouth number one Artur Boruc and potentially taking his place as first choice for league fixtures.
The Bosnia-Herzegovina captain will be looking to revive his career at Eddie Howe’s side, as he has struggled to break into the Chelsea first team following his transfer from Stoke City in July 2015.
Stoke City’s Mame Biram Diouf scores their second goal past Bournemouth’s Artur Boruc
£10m for such a high quality goalkeeper will be seen as a bargain in many eyes and Bournemouth fans will be right to be feeling optimistic ahead of the 2017/18 Premier League season.
The signing of Asmir Begovic has excited many a Bournemouth fan and they have taken to twitter to react to the news.
Chelsea’s Asmir Begovic in action with Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge
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