Nathan Ake joins Bournemouth on loan
Netherlands Under-21 international Nathan Ake will spend the 2016/17 season on loan at Bournemouth.
Ake spent last season with Watford, where his performances at left-back won the club’s Young Player of the Year award and helped them reach the FA Cup semi-final.
STAT: Only 2 players blocked more crosses in the Premier League last season than @NathanAke did (36) in just 24 apps [via WhoScored]
Ake has already the Europa League with Chelsea, but has only appeared 12 times for the Blues. It was thought that his successful loan spell last season would force his way into Chelsea's plans for next season, but a sideways career move to Bournemouth has been confirmed.
He signed a new five-year contract last summer having joined our Academy in 2011. We wish Ake all the best and you can follow his progress throughout the season here.
