Ben Doak Joins Bournemouth in £25m Move from Liverpool

Ben Doak has moved from Liverpool to Bournemouth in a transfer worth up to £25 million. The deal includes a clause that lets Liverpool bring him back later if they want to, as confirmed by a recent report.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bournemouth signed 19-year-old Ben Doak on a five-year deal. They paid £20 million upfront, with £5 million in possible future payments. Doak played on loan at Middlesbrough last season, scoring three goals and assisting seven in 24 games. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola made him their fourth signing this summer after losing key players. Doak said he was excited about the opportunity to play regularly. He had ten appearances for Liverpool since joining from Celtic in 2022. The agreement for his transfer was confirmed to be at £25 million.

LIVERPOOL AND BOURNEMOUTH: CONTEXT AND SEASON SO FAR

Liverpool have been busy in the transfer market, selling players worth over £200 million including Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. They kicked off their Premier League season with an exciting 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield to go joint top of the Premier League with Manchester City after the first game. Bournemouth, who finished 9th last season, started with one win and two losses. Their squad has changed under Iraola, with promising talents like Doak joining after losing key defenders this summer.

WHAT NEXT FOR DOAK AND BOTH CLUBS?

Ben Doak will try to become a regular starter as Bournemouth prepare to face Wolves in their 2nd match after both teams lost their league openers – Bournemouth to current champions Liverpool and Wolves to title contenders Manchester City 4-0. Liverpool play Newcastle next, who finished 5th and drew their league opener. Both teams hope their summer signings help them in the competitive Premier League season, while Liverpool’s clause means Doak may return in the future.