Socceroos' Brad Smith doesn't want to leave English Premier League home Bournemouth but is ready to drop down a division for crucial game time.
The 22-year-old left back turned heads when he moved from giants Liverpool to the up-and-coming Premier League club for $10 million in the offseason.
The fee was a surprising one from a club of Bournemouth's relative stature for an unproven, albeit impressively talented defender.
The south coast club are yet to see a return on their investment given Smith has made just five appearances in the league this season.
But they see the value in their young Australian and both club and player are willing to be patient.