Summary
Bournemouth signed 19-year-old Brazilian striker Rayan from Vasco da Gama for £24.7 million. The team also added Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas on loan from Lazio.
Key Facts
- Bournemouth signed Rayan from Vasco da Gama for £24.7 million with potential add-ons of £5.6 million.
- Rayan is a 19-year-old Brazilian striker who plays primarily as a center-forward and can play on both wings.
- Bournemouth competed with clubs from Europe, Saudi Arabia, and Russia to sign Rayan.
- Rayan is meant to replace Antoine Semenyo, who transferred to Manchester City for around £65 million.
- Christos Mandas joined Bournemouth on loan from Lazio with an option for a permanent deal.
- Bournemouth paid a £1.3 million loan fee for Mandas, with an additional cost of £860,000 if he is not signed permanently.
- Mandas has played 33 games for Lazio and has represented Greece at different youth levels.
- Bournemouth had also signed Fraser Forster, a 37-year-old goalkeeper, earlier this month.