August 10th 2024.
The news has officially been announced - Dominic Solanke, the star striker for AFC Bournemouth, has made the move to Tottenham for a whopping fee of £65 million. The announcement was made in a spectacular anime-themed video on social media, showcasing Solanke's love for the Japanese art form.
It's a bittersweet moment for Bournemouth, as they say goodbye to their top scorer who netted an impressive 19 goals in the previous Premier League season. However, they are urging their fans not to be too upset about the sale and instead focus on the good memories that Solanke has given them during his time with the Cherries.
Now, the 26-year-old will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Tottenham's captain Harry Kane and establish himself as a world-class forward. After experiencing a career resurgence on the south coast, where he played 216 games and scored a total of 77 goals, Solanke is ready to take on a new challenge and make a name for himself at his new club.
Bournemouth took to their social media to post a heartwarming message to their departing player, saying "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Meanwhile, Spurs went all out with a creative video to announce Solanke's arrival, paying tribute to his love for anime.
"We are delighted to announce the signing of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth," Tottenham stated on their official website. The talented striker has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. Solanke started his career at Chelsea and quickly rose through the ranks, making a name for himself in the youth teams.
In 2014, he made his first team debut for Chelsea, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to feature in the UEFA Champions League. After a loan spell at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, where he scored seven goals in 26 appearances, Solanke joined Liverpool in 2017.
During his time at Anfield, he made 27 appearances and scored his first Premier League goal against Brighton in 2018. In 2019, he made the move to Bournemouth and quickly became a key player for the Cherries. In the 2020/21 season, Solanke finished as the joint top scorer in the Championship, helping his team earn promotion back to the Premier League.
His impressive form continued in the following season, where he finished as the top scorer in the Championship with 29 goals in 46 appearances. Along with earning promotion, Solanke was also named in the EFL Championship Team of the Year and the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
During his time on the south coast, Solanke made 216 appearances and scored 77 goals. He also made his mark in the Premier League, finishing as the joint fourth highest scorer in the division with 19 goals in the 2023/24 season.
His incredible performances did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded the Premier League Player of the Month for December in 2023 after scoring his first senior hat-trick against Nottingham Forest.
On the international stage, Solanke has represented England in various age categories. In 2014, he helped the Young Lions win the Under-17 UEFA European Championship and finished as the joint top scorer with four goals. Three years later, he played a crucial role in England's victory at the Under-20 FIFA World Cup, earning him the Golden Ball and Player of the Tournament award.
Solanke made his senior England debut in 2017 and has been a valuable member of the team ever since. With his impressive track record, it's no surprise that Tottenham was eager to secure his services. Fans are excited to see what the future holds for this talented and passionate player at his new club.
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