When you have only just turned 21-years of age and started just nine games in the second tier of English football, some people may suggest that a move to a Premier League club could be a risk.
It would be a big move for anyone, but for someone so young and inexperienced could the move be coming too soon?
For David Brooks, he opted to make the £10million move from Sheffield United to AFC Bournemouth and in 3 games thus far, it looks like it was the right move for the youngster.
Brooks has made a place in AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe’s starting XI his own. He may well have been a central player in the Championship, but for the Cherries, he’s found a home on the right wing.
Subsequently, he played against Republic of Ireland in a similar role, supporting Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale.
Big moves bring the most reward and that looks like it will be the case for Brooks.
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AFC Bournemouth and Wales attacker David Brooks told the Daily Echo…
“It’s a big move for myself and it has been a case of trying to hit the ground running and get embedded with the lads as quickly as possible.
“They have helped me a lot in terms of getting me involved and making the effort with me. It has made my job a lot easier and means I can focus on my football.
“As soon as I came in and started training with all the lads, I could tell the intensity and quality of the players and what the Premier League standard was.”
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With Jefferson Lerma, I see him as a more box to box player than a pure defensive enforcer. Ultimately I think he’ll replace Dan Gosling in the side rather than Andrew Surman. Alongside Lewis Cook, it has the potential to be a very exciting combination. – Join the conversation, click here.