Bournemouth complete signing for Liverpool full-back Brad Smith

The Australian has joined the Cherries for a reported £3m fee

Smith in action for Liverpool against Fleetwood Town (Getty)

AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of Liverpool full-back Brad Smith for a reported £3m fee.

The 22-year-old joins on a four-deal and becomes the club’s sixth summer signing.

Smith will be reunited with former teammate Jordan Ibe who joined the Cherries earlier on in the month for £6m.

The Australian made four Premier League appearances for Liverpool last season and featured in the Reds’ 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium last August.

He also scored in Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round tie at Exeter and has been capped nine times by his country.

Speaking about the move, Smith said: “I’m really looking forward to the opportunity here.

“It all happened quite quickly. I knew there was a bit of interest and then they put the bid in, Liverpool accepted and we went from there really.

“I flew to America [with Liverpool] and was there for about five days. Once I found out that the bid had been accepted, I stopped training with the team to make sure everything went the right way.”


 Smith in training 
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“It’s a great stadium here and it’s a great opportunity for me to come and play in front of the fans. Hopefully I’ll do well, learn a lot and progress in my career.

AFC Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake also commented on the club’s new signing.

“I am delighted to confirm that we have completed a deal to bring Brad to the football club,” he said.

“Brad broke through at Anfield last season and impressed whenever he was called upon.

"He is another excellent young player that we believe can progress under Eddie and Jason’s guidance, but he also brings with him experience of playing at the highest level in both the Premier League and on the international stage with the Socceroos.

“It is an exciting time for us as we bring yet another promising prospect into our progressive squad."