Bournemouth's Shaun Cooper has joined fellow defender Callum Hart in putting pen to paper on a new 18-month deal.
The ex-Portsmouth trainee, 22, joined on a short-term deal after impressing while on trial in the summer.
Cooper had been targeted by QPR, but Cherries manager Sean O'Driscoll said: "I'm delighted he's decided to sign for 18 months with us.
"I think it's the best move for him and if he continues his development, we'll end up with a very talented player."
Meanwhile, O'Driscoll has paid tribute to physio Jim Marshall, who has left Dean Court after three-and-a-half seasons.
"His care of the players has been first class, and now he's got the opportunity to start his own business, which is great," O'Driscoll said.
"Hopefully this experience will stand him in good stead - it's like a player that does well for you and then moves on, so we wish him well."
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