AFC Bournemouth
The defender joins the Cherries with just three weeks until the start of the new Premier League season and admits that he can’t wait to get started.
“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity here,” Smith told Cherries Player HD.
“It all happened quite quickly. I knew there was a bit of interest and then they put the bid in, Liverpool accepted and we went from there really.
“I flew to America [with Liverpool] and was there for about five days. Once I found out that the bid had been accepted, I stopped training with the team to make sure everything went the right way.
“It’s a great stadium here and it’s a great opportunity for me to come and play in front of the fans. Hopefully I’ll do well, learn a lot and progress in my career.
“Bournemouth did really well last season and I think the club can be a great team in the Premier League for many years to come. They’re just getting started really.
“I think it’ll be a good fit for me and I can’t wait to get going here.”
The Australian will also be surrounded by many familiar faces at Vitality Stadium, linking up with former Liverpool team mate Jordon Ibe as well as several others.
“I know Jordon [Ibe] well,” continued Smith.
“We played together in under-18s, under-21s and then obliviously were promoted to the first team. We’ve played many years together and it’ll be good to play together again.
“I also know Federici quite well as we’ve played a few times together for Australia. I know Nathan Ake too from a Scholar of the Year tournament a few years ago - it’ll be good to catch up with all the lads."
AFC Bournemouth's latest recruit Brad Smith has enjoyed an impressive career so far - read all about it here.
