Bournemouth Sign Defender Marc Wilson From Stoke City on 2-Year Deal

Published on: 15 August 2016

"?Bournemouth have announced the signing of Marc Wilson from Stoke City on a two-year deal.


The club have chosen to leave the fee undisclosed, but are pleased to have Wilson back at the Vitality Stadium, with the defender making 27 appearances during two loan spells in 2007.

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A statement on the club's official website reads: "AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of Marc Wilson who has penned a two-year deal from Stoke City for an undisclosed fee."


"We're pleased to bring Marc back to the club," chief executive Neill Blake said."He'll add a wealth of experience to Eddie's defensive options, having played in the top flight and internationally.


"It's yet more competition for places which will help the squad thrive in our second season in the Premier League.


"I am delighted to be back on the south coast," Wilson said on the move.


"I know a lot of the guys down here and as soon I heard the interest from the club it was very appealing to me.


"I enjoyed my years at Stoke but I spoke with the manager Mark Hughes and we both agreed it was time to move on - I am excited now to start a new chapter in my career."?


The player appeared to lash out at Stoke boss Mark Hughes in a clash with Potters supporters on Twitter. Hughes, while claiming to agree with Wilson, said that the defender had expressed his displeasure in the wrong way.


"It's fair to say that Marc feels his future lies elsewhere and it's fair to say I probably agree with him," Hughes remarked.


"Sometimes players can be frustrated with a perceived lack of opportunity and that's the case with Marc. He maybe expressed himself in the wrong way."


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