Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe reveals he's in rehabilitation for mental health

Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe has revealed he's in rehabilitation for his mental health 'after making poor judgements'.

The 24-year-old was given a 16-month driving ban and a £7,500 fine last month after crashing his £130,000 Bentley into a cafe before fleeing the scene.

And now the former Liverpool man has opened up on the struggles he's had and said sorry for his actions.

'I want to apologise for my recent actions and explain the circumstances around my behaviour,' he told The Telegraph in a statement through his representatives.

'I am currently in rehabilitation and hoping with the right help my mental health can improve and I can concentrate on becoming a better person after making poor judgements.

'While banned from driving I have been stopped by the police driving my car and will now face punishment for this error.'

Ibe, who made the move from Liverpool to the Cherries for £15million in the summer of 2016, has urged others enduring mental health problems to find help.

'I would like other people suffering from mental health issues to seek help. Health is more important than anything and I am concentrating on getting better before thinking of football,' the statement continued.

Prior to the suspension of the football due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ibe, whose contract at the club is due to expire this summer, made just four appearances for the south coast Premier League side.