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Ake explains why Bournemouth's star names aren't leaving as he heaps praise on Howe

The former Chelsea defender is also thankful for his time spent with the Blues and is glad to see some of the youngsters excelling at Stamford Bridge

Nathan Ake insists that Bournemouth's best players realise what Eddie Howe is building at the club and are happy to stay put despite constant speculation over their futures.

The likes of Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser, Lewis Cook and David Brooks, as well as Ake himself, have been linked with moves away from the Vitality Stadium as they continue to impress in the Premier League.

Netherlands international Ake joined Bournemouth from Chelsea in 2017 after a successful loan spell and he insists he doesn't regret the decision given how he's been handed the freedom to develop with Howe's side.