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Rico departs for Real Sociedad

Diego Rico has left AFC Bournemouth after completing a permanent transfer to Real Sociedad.

The 28-year-old signed for the Cherries in July 2018 and went on to make 83 appearances for the Cherries, 46 of which came in the Premier League, after joining the club from Leganes in his homeland.

The full-back's only Cherries goal came last season when he netted a free-kick in the 4-0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell.

Rico joins Real Sociedad, who will play in the Europa League in the coming season after a fifth-placed finish in La Liga in 2020/21.

The club would like to thank Diego for his hard work while representing the Cherries and wish him the very best for his future.