Forward, Dan Nlundulu has departed Southampton for Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
Nlundulu had spent the second half of last season on loan at Bolton during which he scored one goal in 16 appearances, as the Trotters finished fifth in League One but lost to Barnsley in the Play-Off semi-finals.
In a statement confirming Nlundulu’s departure, Southampton commented: “The 24-year-old has completed his move to the League One club where he spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan.
“Having joined Saints a decade ago, Nlundulu rose through the academy ranks and made his first team debut in October 2020 as a late substitute against Everton.
“He went on to make 15 total appearances for the club and scored his first professional goal in the Emirates FA Cup when he opened the scoring in a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town.
“The club would like to wish Dan the best of luck for the future and thank him for his efforts during his time as a Southampton player.”
Nlundulu meanwhile is pleased to return to Bolton on a free transfer as he told bwfc.co.uk: “I’m really looking forward to being back. I enjoyed my loan spell and I feel at home here.
“We initially had the conversation in the January transfer window and there was only one place I wanted to go and that was here. I’m happy that it is all done now.
“The way the fans have been has meant a lot to me and I want to pay them back now by performing.”
Nlundulu also credited Bolton manager, Ian Evatt as “a big reason” behind his move as he added: “Football is all about confidence and the fact that I’ve got the manager backing me, that’s the best thing I can ask for. I’m thankful that he has put his belief in me, and I’ll be trying my hardest to pay him back.”
The 24 year-old is also eager to help Bolton fight for promotion as he continued: “I feel like there is unfinished business here and there is healthy competition within the squad, so we all need to work together to get the Club where it needs to be.
“I’m excited to get a full pre-season under my belt and I can’t wait to get started now.”
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