Bafode Diakite
24-Year-Old
AFC Bournemouth
Premier
Joins AFC Bournemouth
Diakite has joined AFC Bournemouth from Lille on a permanent move, his new club announced.
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Diakite is departing Lille after three seasons in the north of France, featuring in 112 games across all competitions, scoring 13 goals as a center-back and playing in two European campaigns. The central defender will now discover the Premier League and immediately replace Illia Zabarnyi in the Cherries' starting XI after that the Ukranian left the club to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
Diakite is departing Lille after three seasons in the north of France, featuring in 112 games across all competitions, scoring 13 goals as a center-back and playing in two European campaigns. The central defender will now discover the Premier League and immediately replace Illia Zabarnyi in the Cherries' starting XI after that the Ukranian left the club to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
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Another brillant season
Diakite made 41 appearances for Lille across all competitions in the 2024-25 season, scoring four goals and providing one assist.
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Back from suspension
Diakite is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
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Will return against Reims
Diakite still has one match ban and will be back available for the final game of the season against Reims, according to Le Petit Lillois.
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Sees two yellow cards
Diakite was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Angers.
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Will miss clash against Marseille
Diakite is set to be suspended after accumulating three yellow cards over a span of ten games, the league announced.
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Set to complete Bournemouth move
Diakite is expected to complete a transfer to Bournemouth, according to L'Equipe.
ANALYSIS
Bournemouth have agreed terms with Lille to complete a move for the central defender. Once this signing is finalized, Illia Zabarnyi will be able to depart the club and join Paris SG.
Bournemouth have agreed terms with Lille to complete a move for the central defender. Once this signing is finalized, Illia Zabarnyi will be able to depart the club and join Paris SG.