Nigerian prospect Philip Billing dumped relegated outfit Huddersfield Town for Premier League side Bournemouth for £15m on a five-year deal.

The 23-year-old ex-Denmark Under-21 midfielder joined the Terriers in 2013 as a youth player and made his senior debut the following year he when to scored six goals in 91 appearances for the club, including 27 last season as Huddersfield were relegated.Billing told the club official website:

“I’m delighted to become an AFC Bournemouth player,” “As soon as I heard of the club’s interest, there was never any doubt in my mind.”It was an easy decision to make to come into a squad which is full of talented, international players and working with a manager of Eddie Howe’s quality.

“This is an exciting step forward for me and I can’t wait to get started.”AFC Bournemouth chief executive, Neill Blake, said: “Philip may be young but already has a wealth of first-team experience, including two seasons in the Premier League.”He is incredibly talented, has already proved himself at the highest level and has much more to come.”Philip will add competition and further quality to our central midfield positions and this is another exciting addition to our squad.”Billing will be Cherries’ third summer signing, following defenders Lloyd Kellyand Jack Stacey.

Source:- FCNaija