Bournemouth has made a bold move in the transfer market, signing Brazilian striker Evanilson from Portuguese giants Porto for a club-record fee. While the exact transfer amount hasn’t been officially disclosed, British media reports suggest that Bournemouth will pay a staggering £40.2 million (approximately $52 million USD) for the 24-year-old forward. This deal surpasses any previous transfer fee paid by the club.
The arrival of Evanilson comes on the heels of Dominic Solanke’s departure to Tottenham Hotspur. Solanke, who wore the number nine jersey, joined Spurs for a reported fee of around £65 million. Evanilson will now inherit the coveted number nine shirt at Bournemouth.
Bournemouth’s Chief Executive Neill Blake expressed his excitement about the signing, highlighting the club’s ambition in acquiring a player of Evanilson’s caliber. Blake stated, “Evanilson is a hugely sought-after striker and for us to bring him to the club in a record-breaking deal shows our ambition and intent.”
The Premier League newcomers will have the opportunity to showcase their new signing in their opening fixture of the season. Bournemouth is scheduled to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 12th, giving fans a first glimpse of Evanilson in action.
