The 36 - year - old had already activated a clause in his contract that would see him remain with the Cherries for the 2016 - 17 campaign .
Bournemouth offered a new and improved deal .
The 36 - year - old had already activated a clause in his contract that would see him remain with the Cherries for the 2016 - 17 campaign , but Bournemouth offered a new and improved deal .