TYRONE Mings admitted the distinct vision of Cherries boss Eddie Howe had convinced him to complete an £8million move to Dean Court.

The highly-rated left-back yesterday finalised his move from Championship outfit Ipswich when he penned a four-year deal with the Premier League new boys.

And the former Chippenham and Yate man, 22, insisted that a change of style under Howe would bring his career on in leaps and bounds.

Mings told the club website: “I think the manager is probably one of the most exciting young English managers about, if not the most exciting.

“To come down here and learn from him about different aspects of the game, positionally and tactically, will really benefit my game. I think it will bring me on a long way.

“I think his ideas are probably going to be different to what I’ve been used to in the past, so that can only be a good thing.

“He said it would probably be a bit of a culture shock. What I was used to at Ipswich was a style offootball that was not as easy on the eye but it worked for 46 games.

“Bournemouth’s style of play last season was completely different to anyone else in the league and that tracks back to the manager and how in-depth he is with everything, and how the group of players pulled off what he asked them to do.

“They are very well-organised and play good football, and that, hopefully, is something I can buy into. I will try and learn and develop as much as possible and we will see what happens.”

Mings revealed that the deal to join Cherries had been finalised swiftly and while the defender admitted it had been difficult to leave the Tractor Boys, he insisted he was excited about the challenge ahead.

He added: “I guess relief is the easiest word to describe it. I didn’t really know too much about the move until about 48 hours ago but I’m glad about it and glad that everyone has been welcoming.

“I think both clubs were happy so then it was just up to me to speak to Bournemouth and the manager to get a deal sorted, which happened relatively easily, so I’m really happy to be here and looking forward to getting started.

“I hadn’t expected to leave Ipswich. It was a tough decision because that’s all I’ve known in the professional game and Mick McCarthy and Terry Connor had done a lot for me.

“But now is a good time for me to test myself.”