Former Liverpool star Ben Doak asks to be known by new name after completing £25m Bournemouth transfer
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BEN DOAK has requested to be known as a new name following his transfer to Bournemouth.
The winger completed his £25million move to the Vitality Stadium from Liverpool on Monday.
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Ben Doak has changed his name
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Liverpool sold him to Bournemouth for £25million
Doak, 19, was announced by the Cherries with a video highlighting his speed on social media.
In the clip, he could be seen running around the club's stadium collecting footballs.
However, when his name is displayed on the screen, it suggests he has decided to stop going by Be.
Instead of "Ben Doak" the name displayed is "Gannon Doak".
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Gannon is the star's middle name, but it seems he would prefer to go by that now rather than Ben.
Fans were surprised by the change as they reacted on social media.
One posted: "Gannon Doak is very cool."
A second commented: "Bro just spawned with a new name."
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A third wrote: "Gannon?"
A fourth said: "He's changed his name? Fair enough."
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Another added: "Gannon? I've honestly never thought that was part of his name."
Doak enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term as he excelled on loan for Middlesbrough in the Championship.
He netted three times and assisted seven goals during his XX appearances.
Heading into the transfer window, he had gained a lot of interest from the Premier League.
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Doak spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough
Credit: PA
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The likes of Crystal Palace and West Ham were keen on his services before his switch to Bournemouth.
After being announced as a Cherry, he declared his joy at getting the move done.
He said: "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."
Doak has been handed the No11 shirt and could make his debut for the club in the Premier League against Wolves on Saturday.
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