Bournemouth has bolstered its creaking defense by signing center back Bafodé Diakité from Lille in a deal worth up to a reported 40 million euros ($55 million)

Bournemouth signed Bafode Diakite from Lille on a five-year deal on Wednesday, making the defender the second most expensive signing in club history. While no financial details were disclosed, British media reported the fee was 35 million euros ($41 million) plus 5 million euros ($5.