Bournemouth's Strategic Defensive Reinforcement: Diakité Joins for €40 Million
Bournemouth has strengthened its defense by acquiring Bafodé Diakité from Lille for a potential €40 million. The club had sold major defensive players in the offseason for around $200 million. Diakité, formerly of Toulouse and Lille, may debut against Liverpool on Friday.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Bournemouth | Updated: 13-08-2025 16:10 IST | Created: 13-08-2025 16:10 IST
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Bournemouth fortified its vulnerable defense with the signing of center back Bafodé Diakité from Lille, a deal reportedly valued at up to €40 million.
Over the summer, Bournemouth had sold key defensive players, including Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, and Milos Kerkez, along with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, generating about $200 million in revenue.
Diakité, aged 24, brings experience from his previous stints with Toulouse and Lille, where he made 107 appearances across various competitions. He is set to potentially debut against Liverpool when the Premier League season kicks off on Friday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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