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Evanilson Move Highlights Bournemouth’s Ambition

Evanilson will join Bournemouth from Porto in a club-record £40.2 million deal. The deal involves an immediate payment of £31.7 million, with an additional £8.5 million potentially due based on performance-related clauses. The 24-year-old forward is set to undergo a medical later today. Bournemouth had considered bidding for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah but opted to proceed with Evanilson instead.

This transfer follows a situation where Bournemouth owner Bill Foley had planned contingencies in case another club activated Dominic Solanke’s release clause. Solanke, who recently joined Tottenham in a deal worth up to £65 million had been a key player for Bournemouth. Evanilson, who joined Porto in 2020, made a significant impact last season by scoring 17 goals across both the Portuguese league and the Champions League.

He also earned his first two international caps with Brazil this year during the Copa America. The signing of Evanilson surpasses Bournemouth’s previous record, set by Jefferson Lerma’s £25 million transfer from Levante in 2018. This move underscores Bournemouth’s ambition as they look to strengthen their squad with one of Brazil’s most promising young talents.

By investing in Evanilson, the club aims to enhance their attacking options and boost their competitive edge in the upcoming season.

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