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Bournemouth signs Truffert, opens door for Kerkez sale to Liverpool

London, June 16 (UNI) Bournemouth has signed left-back Adrien Truffert from French side Rennes for an initial fee of 11.4 million pounds (15.5 million US dollars), with a further three million in possible bonuses.
Twenty three-year-old Truffert has agreed a five-year-contract with the Premier League outfit until the end of June 2030 after making 191 first team appearances in Ligue 1 and scoring nine goals.
"It's a dream for any player to play in the Premier League. It's one of the best and most competitive leagues in the world," the full-back told the Bournemouth website.
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