Ibe: Time for me to buck up my ideas

The former Wycombe Wanders winger joined the Cherries last summer from Liverpool for a then club-record £15m, however he endured a poor debut campaign under Eddie Howe, failing to score in 23 games in all competitions.

The 21-year-old is keen not to dwell and the past though, as he told 'The Sun'

"Last season I was poor and didn't even get a goal," he admitted.

"It's time for me to buck up my ideas because I want to help the team and get some goals.

"I know Eddie Howe put a lot of trust in bringing me here for that price tag. I have a lot to prove to this club and, hopefully, I can be 10 times better than last season."

Ibe himself is at a loss to explain his form, or rather lack thereof last season, but insists that everyone, including him, is doing what they can to get the best out of him again.

"I don't know why it's happened. I don't know if it's my age, maybe my head wasn't in the right place," Ibe said. "I don't really have an answer for that. I just know it wasn't as good as it should have been.

"The senior players here and the rest of the team are helping me, especially the coaching staff. I'm just trying to build as a footballer and get back to where I think me and the team can be.

"We will have to wait and see if I've improved when the season starts. I have had a better pre-season and hopefully I can help the team get into the Europa League.

"I'm hoping the fans will see the real Jordon Ibe this season. I've got a lot to prove."

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