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Bournemouth<\/b><\/a> have announced the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish club Elche in a deal worth up to \u00a325.7m.<\/b><\/p>\n Rodriguez has joined on a five-year contract to strengthen the Cherries’ forward line alongside Evanilson, with the deal confirmed on the day of his 22nd birthday.<\/p>\n Rodriguez should provide a more physical presence in attack and will add competition and depth as Bournemouth<\/a> prepare for their first season in Europe having qualified for the Europa League.<\/a><\/p>\n Real Madrid will receive 50% of any future transfer fee for the Uruguay youth international, who is also eligible to represent Spain, after selling him to Elche last summer.<\/p>\n Rodriguez scored seven goals and provided five assists in 34 La Liga appearances last season.<\/p>\n New Bournemouth<\/a> manager Marco Rose had previously been interested in signing Rodriguez before his move to the Vitality Stadium, while the Cherries had also been scouting him for some time.<\/p>\n It is also understood Rodriguez is not being signed as a replacement for teenage forward Junior Kroupi<\/a>, who has been linked with a move away, with the Cherries instead looking to sell Turkey striker Enes Unal.<\/p>\n “It is a great privilege to be here,” Rodriguez said. “I have always wanted to play in the Premier League and now, on my birthday, I can make that dream a reality.<\/p>\n “It has been a dream since I was a child and, when my agent told me Bournemouth<\/a> were interested, I could not believe it.<\/p>\n “Everything I have experienced so far is important for this next chapter and I want to keep improving here.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n