Bournemouth confirm free transfer signing of Barcelona keeper Neto as boss Scott Parker adds experience at the back
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BOURNEMOUTH have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Neto from Barcelona.
Scott Parker's side got off to a dream start back in the Premier League as they defeated Aston Villa on Saturday.
Now their weekend has got even better after the 33-year-old agreed a one-year contract to move to the South Coast.
Neill Blake, AFC Bournemouth Chief Executive, told : "To be able to attract a player of Neto’s calibre is very pleasing.
"This is a real coup for the club and we’re delighted he has chosen to join us.
"He has vast experience at the very top level of the game so I’m sure he will be a huge asset for us.”
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Neto had played back-up to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at the Nou Camp since his arrival in 2019 from Valencia.
Bournemouth's current No1 Mark Travers is only 23-years-old but played all but one Championship game last season.
The club also conceded the fewest goals in the league last term.
Meanwhile his back-up Will Dennis, 22, has only made one appearance for the club.
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In contrast Neto's senior career began in 2009 and along with Barcelona, he has also played for the likes of Juventus and Valencia.
The Brazillian's arrival is expected to bring some more know-how to the defence as Bournemouth look to scrap their way to Premier League survival.
So far the club have bought in two free signings in the form of Joe Rothwell and Ryan Fredericks from Blackburn and West Ham.
And their only purchase was Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier for £10 million.