Ben Doak shirt name change explained after Liverpool transfer exit

Ben Doak has completed his move away from Liverpool, joining Bournemouth for a fee that could rise to $34 million.

The sale of Doak, who moved to Anfield from Celtic in 2022, takes Liverpool's proceeds from player sales to beyond the $270 million mark.

Player sales have underpinned Liverpool's ability to spend big on a host of new players in the transfer window, with Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike each costing the Reds more than $100 million.

Doak, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough, has decided to wear the name Gannon Doak on the back of his Bournemouth jersey. The change is reportedly because he wants to reflect both his parents' names on his jersey going forward.

The fee for Doak consists of a guaranteed $27 million, plus a further $7 million in possible add-ons. Liverpool insisted on the inclusion of a buy-back clause in the deal, and would not have sanctioned a sale had Bournemouth not agreed to one.

Doak is the latest in a long line of players to have left Liverpool this summer. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Tyler Morton, Luis Diaz, Nat Phillips and Darwin Nunez have all moved on.

The exact figure of Liverpool's total sales this summer is £206 million ($278 million) rising to a potential £227 million ($307 million).

Bournemouth's Head of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, said: “Ben is an exciting young talent who has shown his quality at the highest level despite his age.

“He brings pace and energy that will fit our model well and we’re thoroughly looking forward to helping him fulfil his potential at AFC Bournemouth.

“We’re pleased to bring another player into the club during this window as we continue to reinvest in the squad.”

Doak also commented on the move, saying: “I’m buzzing to be here. I feel like it’s the right time for me and it’s a great opportunity to play regular football at the highest level. It feels like the perfect fit.

“The team play very nice football. It’s fast and it really suits my game, so I felt like I couldn’t say no to the chance to play here.”

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