Evanilson, the Brazilian striker from Porto, has officially joined Bournemouth in a club-record deal valued at £40.2 million. The 24-year-old forward, who scored 60 goals in 154 appearances for Porto over four years, will cost Bournemouth an initial £31.7 million, with the possibility of an additional £8.5 million based on performance-related clauses.
Bournemouth Chief Executive Neill Blake praised the swift completion of the transfer, noting, “We were eager to bring a striker into the team, and finalizing this agreement so quickly is a testament to our recruitment team’s efforts.” He emphasized Evanilson’s potential impact, citing his 25 goals from the previous season, including in the Champions League, as evidence of his ability to help the team achieve its future goals. This transfer makes Evanilson Bournemouth’s most expensive signing if certain conditions are met.
