When I came up and looked around the city before signing I was getting recognised. It was a super-nice feeling. I understand it can be a very intense club to play for but I've 100% got the character and the personality to be able to cope with that.
Our relationship at Bournemouth was a good one; I could always come to him if there was anything I needed, he says. The way he wanted to play his football was exciting and he always wants to improve his players.
It's a massive club but coming together again with Eddie Howe played a big part. Our relationship goes back a long way.
Since leaving Bournemouth, Howe has adapted to the latest tactical trends and become a high priest of pressing. I'd say the key principles of how he wants his players to play and train have remained the same.
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