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Levante added to pre-season calendar

AFC Bournemouth have confirmed a second pre-season fixture on their Spanish training camp.

The Cherries will face La Liga side Levante at the Pinatar Arena on Friday, 20th July, at 8pm local time (7pm GMT).

While based at the La Manga Club sports resort, Eddie Howe’s side will also face another Spanish top flight side in Sevilla, on Saturday 14th July, at the same venue and with an identical kick-off time.

Back on home soil, AFC Bournemouth have so far announced friendly trips to Bristol City and Nottingham Forest, and a home fixture against Real Betis.

Led by Paco Lopez, Levante finished 15th in La Liga after winning the Spanish second division in the 2016/17 campaign.

Granotas boast an impressive list of former players, including the legendary Johann Cruyff and former Cherries defender Ian Harte, who played for the club from 2004-07.

Ticket details for the game will be announced in due course.