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Bournemouth Complete Signing of Colombia Star Jefferson Lerma From Levante for Club Record Fee

Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Colombia international Jefferson Lerma from Levante for a club record fee subject to international clearance, with the 23-year-old penning a five-year deal.

The midfielder played in 26 La Liga games last season, featured in four World Cup games over the summer and now joins a Bournemouth side looking to improve upon their finish of 12th last season.

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We've completed the signing @FCFSeleccionCol international Jefferson Lerma for a club record fee from @LevanteUD.#afcb ud83cudf52https://t.co/KnVAZ6WfMK— AFC Bournemouth ud83cudf52 (@afcbournemouth) August 7, 2018

“I’m so happy to be an AFC Bournemouth player,” Lerma told the club's website.