Bournemouth sign Tomlin from Middlesbrough

ByReuters

Updated 05/08/2015 at 07:12 GMT

Bournemouth have signed forward Lee Tomlin from Championship side Middlesbrough on a three-year contract as they continue to spruce up their squad for their maiden season in the Premier League.

Lee Tomlin in action for Middlesbrough

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The 26-year-old, who can also play in midfield, scored 10 goals for Boro last season, and was one of the key players who took the club to a spot in the play-off final.

Bournemouth did not disclose the financial terms of the deal but British media reports said the transfer fee was in the region of 3 million pounds ($4.66 million).

"Lee is a player who we are excited about and will get fans off their seats," Bournemouth Chief Executive Neill Blake told the club's website (www.afcb.co.uk).

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