Manchester City have landed Nathan Ake a fee reportedly £41M.
After Vincent Kompany's exist 2019, Pep Guardiola has been searching for a replacement.
The Netherlands international, who Bournemouth signed permanently from Chelsea for £20m in 2017, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.
"City have been the best side in England over the course of the last decade," Ake told his new club's website.
"Coming here is a dream for me. This is a top side full of world-class players. Everywhere you look in this squad there are big names with international pedigree.
"Pep is a manager admired across the world - what he's done in the game speaks for itself.
"The success he's had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me.
"I know I'm going to have to work hard to get into the side, but that's what I'm here to do.
"I'll do whatever I can to make an impact and help the team win silverware."
Ake 25, becomes City's second signing after Ferran Torres' arrival from Valencia.
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