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Dominic Solanke

Solanke joins from Bournemouth​

Sat 10 August 2024, 12:00|Tottenham Hotspur


We are delighted to announce the signing of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.
The 26-year-old striker has agreed a deal that will run until 2030.
Dominic began his career with Chelsea and progressed through the ranks to play a key role in multiple youth team successes. His impressive performances earned him his first team debut in October, 2014, against NK Maribor in the UEFA Champions League, becoming Chelsea’s youngest ever player to feature in the competition.
In August, 2015, he headed out on loan to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem, where he made 26 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven times.
A clinical and imposing attacker, Dominic returned to Chelsea following his loan and joined Liverpool ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, making his debut for the Merseyside club the following month. During his spell at Anfield, he made 27 senior appearances in all competitions and scored his first Premier League goal in May, 2018, against Brighton.
In January, 2019, he moved to Bournemouth and made 10 appearances across the second half of the season. Dominic featured regularly for the Cherries the following campaign and in 2020/21 he finished the season as the club’s joint top goalscorer in the Championship. The 2021/22 season saw Dominic enjoy his most prolific campaign, scoring 29 goals in 46 appearances, topping the Championship’s goalscorer chart. In addition to helping his side earn promotion back to the Premier League, he was also named in the 2021/22 EFL Championship Team of the Year and the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
During his time on the south coast, he made 216 appearances in all competitions, scoring 77 goals and last term, he featured for Bournemouth in every one of their 38 Premier League games, finishing as joint fourth highest goalscorer in the division, netting 19 goals across the campaign. His impressive form continued, as he scored his first senior hat-trick against Nottingham Forest, which helped him claim the Premier League Player of the Month Award for December, 2023.
On the international stage, Dominic has featured for England across numerous age categories and in 2014 helped the Young Lions claim the Under-17 UEFA European Championship, finishing the tournament as joint top scorer with four goals. Three years later at the Under-20 FIFA World Cup, he played a vital role in England’s success and his notable performances saw him claim the Golden Ball and named as the Player of the Tournament. Dominic made his senior England debut in November, 2017, coming on as a substitute in a friendly against Brazil at Wembley.
 
AFC Bournemouth can confirm the departure of Dominic Solanke for a club record fee.

The striker, who scored 21 goals in all competitions for the Cherries last season, will join Tottenham Hotspur for a significant financial package - the largest the club has ever received for a player.

Chief executive Neill Blake said: “When we identified Dominic as a target and brought him to the club five years ago, we did so with the understanding that this was always a possibility.

“As he began to realise the great potential we knew he had, it quickly became in the club’s best interest to protect his value and so we were delighted to agree terms on a new contract last summer.

“After Dominic’s performances for us - in particular his impressive 2023/24 season - it has come as no surprise that a team of Tottenham’s calibre has shown an interest.

“This move has developed quickly but Dominic has remained professional throughout and I’d like to thank him for that.

“It’s a testament to the character he has always shown while at this club, on and off the pitch.

“His development since arriving in 2019 is a credit to his work rate and endeavour, as well as the platform AFC Bournemouth gives young talent to grow.

“We’re pleased to secure a club record fee for Dominic and he also leaves with everyone’s sincere well wishes at AFC Bournemouth.”

Club icon Solanke made 214 appearances during his five-year stay at Vitality Stadium, scoring 77 goals.

https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/2024/august/10/solanke-joins-tottenham-in-club-record-deal/
 
Jordinho said:
AFC Bournemouth can confirm the departure of Dominic Solanke for a club record fee.

The striker, who scored 21 goals in all competitions for the Cherries last season, will join Tottenham Hotspur for a significant financial package - the largest the club has ever received for a player.

Chief executive Neill Blake said: “When we identified Dominic as a target and brought him to the club five years ago, we did so with the understanding that this was always a possibility.

“As he began to realise the great potential we knew he had, it quickly became in the club’s best interest to protect his value and so we were delighted to agree terms on a new contract last summer.

“After Dominic’s performances for us - in particular his impressive 2023/24 season - it has come as no surprise that a team of Tottenham’s calibre has shown an interest.

“This move has developed quickly but Dominic has remained professional throughout and I’d like to thank him for that.

“It’s a testament to the character he has always shown while at this club, on and off the pitch.

“His development since arriving in 2019 is a credit to his work rate and endeavour, as well as the platform AFC Bournemouth gives young talent to grow.

“We’re pleased to secure a club record fee for Dominic and he also leaves with everyone’s sincere well wishes at AFC Bournemouth.”

Club icon Solanke made 214 appearances during his five-year stay at Vitality Stadium, scoring 77 goals.

https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/2024/august/10/solanke-joins-tottenham-in-club-record-deal/
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Wow, that's a bit mature of them. A good sign of his character that they are so generous perhaps.
 
I am beginning to warm to him. He seems different from the player who left Chelsea because they wouldnt pay him big money. Looks like the move to Bournemouth and the time in the championship has been good for him mentally.

Also his Nigerian name is Dele! Remember the other Dele! Best of luck, Solanke and welcome to Spurs.

NB He is eligible to play for Nigeria - hmm I wonder Osimhen, Lookman, Boniface .. Nigeria needs a couple of bloody good CMs
 
Very pleased with this signing. He seems to blend character, hunger, skills & strengths that we need and a record of scoring in our league.
Here's to forging his own path at Spurs, littered with many goals over many years culminating in many achievements.
 
afsoc4life said:
I am beginning to warm to him. He seems different from the player who left Chelsea because they wouldnt pay him big money. Looks like the move to Bournemouth and the time in the championship has been good for him mentally.

Also his Nigerian name is Dele! Remember the other Dele! Best of luck, Solanke and welcome to Spurs.

NB He is eligible to play for Nigeria - hmm I wonder Osimhen, Lookman, Boniface .. Nigeria needs a couple of bloody good CMs
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Doesnt his senior England cap preclude that? I know Lookman switched after England U21s, but he never played for the senior team like Solanke has
 
Someone said he was tall (so lanky) and bigger than Richarlison, which would surprise me.
Please can people at the game who see him in the flesh standing next to Bergvall and other players, confirm or deny if he is tall and/or stocky?
 
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