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G. Cahill completes Bournemouth move, signing one-year deal on the south coast

  /  autty

Former England international defender Gary Cahill has completed a move to Bournemouth, signing a one-year deal with the Championship club.

The 35-year-old joins a Cherries squad who are currently unbeaten in the Championship, with two wins and a draw from their three league games.

Having made over 100 appearances for Bolton, Cahill then enjoyed a successful seven-year stint at Chelsea, winning the Premier League twice, the FA Cup twice and the Champions League.

He then moved across the capital for two seasons with Crystal Palace, leaving when his contract expired and he was unable to agree a new deal.

Capped 61 times by England, Cahill appeared at both the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.

His experience will give Parker more options in defence, as the former Fulham boss looks to guide Bournemouth back to the Premier League.

They are currently fourth in the table after Wednesday night's 2-0 win at Birmingham.

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said on the club’s official website: “We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the finest defenders to have played in the Premier League.

“Gary has a wealth of experience and knowledge which can only benefit our squad, especially the younger members who have been performing so admirably for us this season.

“A player of his stature and standing in the game was always going to be coveted once he had left Crystal Palace following the expiry of his contract in the summer.

“The fact he has chosen to sign for us speaks volumes for our club, our new management team under Scott Parker and the ambition we have going forward.

“We believe this signing is a real coup and a huge statement of intent from the club and everybody at Vitality Stadium is looking forward immensely to working with Gary.”