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Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

The 21-year-old Ukraine international joined the Cherries from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2023 for a reported £24m.

He played the full 90 minutes in 37 of Bournemouth’s Premier League matches last season.

“I’m really enjoying it. It’s a beautiful town and a really exciting project,” Zabarnyi told the club’s official website, external.

“Last season was important for me. We achieved a record points total – but we can do more.”

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake added: “Illia had a remarkable season for us and showed great quality beyond his years.”

Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

The 21-year-old Ukraine international joined the Cherries from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2023 for a reported £24m.

He played the full 90 minutes in 37 of Bournemouth’s Premier League matches last season.

“I’m really enjoying it. It’s a beautiful town and a really exciting project,” Zabarnyi told the club’s official website, external.

“Last season was important for me. We achieved a record points total – but we can do more.”

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake added: “Illia had a remarkable season for us and showed great quality beyond his years.”