Ouattara wanted to play specific position at Cherries before Bees move: FrancisDango Ouattara’s desire for a specific position at Bournemouth led to his £42m Brentford move, Simon Francis revealed. Bournemouth secured replacements like Amine Adli and Ben Doak, ensuring the squad wasn’t weakened despite selling to a Premier League rival. Ouattara’s versatility was key at Bournemouth, but his positional preference ultimately fueled his transfer.