Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall revealed he consulted his 'close friend' Kieran Trippier before signing Rodrigo Riquelme on loan from Atletico Madrid.
The 20-year-old winger signed for the season this week to become Bournemouth's first acquisition since their relegation from the Premier League.
And Tindall gained an insight into the youngster's character and abilities by speaking to England international Trippier, a team-mate of Riquelme at Atletico.
Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall sought advice from his friend Kieran Trippier on Riquelme
Tindall was assistant manager to Eddie Howe at Burnley when Trippier was a player there in 2011 and 2012.