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Ex Millwall and Wolves striker once signed for £750k by Neil Harris made free agent

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7 months ago

May 23, 2024

Neil Harris took the former Millwall player to The Den for the first time five years ago.

Following his release from League One team Bolton Wanderers, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, a former striker for Millwall and Wolves, became a free agent this summer.While he searches for a new team, the 31-year-old is currently available on a free transfer.

Bodvarsson was in and out of the starting lineup as Bolton advanced to the third-tier play-offs, despite his meager four goals in 36 League One games this season. Neither the Oxford United final at Wembley Stadium nor the semi-final against Barnsley had the striker in their starting lineup.

Bolton released the following statement on Wednesday morning, confirming the departure of both Bodvarsson and fellow striker Cameron Jerome: “Forwards Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Cameron Jerome will leave Wanderers when their contracts with the club end next month.”

“Everyone at Wanderers extends their gratitude and best wishes to the couple, who left the Toughsheet Community Stadium having made a very significant contribution.

“Iceland international Bodvarsson, 31, signed a contract with the Whites in January 2022 after leaving Millwall. He scored 25 goals for Ian Evatt’s team that season, helping them position in the top 10 of League One, advance to two play-off finals, and win a spot in the 2023 EFL Trophy final.”

Neil Harris brought the striker to Millwall in 2019.

Bodvarsson had 76 appearances for Millwall between 2019 and 2022, making him a familiar face to the team’s supporters. The youngster, who signed a £750,000 contract to work under Neil Harris at The Den from Reading, scored seven goals in that period.

The Icelandic international remarked upon arriving at the club: “I’ve known for a while now that Millwall is interested in me. I’m really thrilled that everything has been decided upon at last, and I can’t wait to get started, meet with the guys, and get the job done.

“I like to think of myself as a hard-working, honest player who prefers to operate as a team rather than as an individual. I enjoy leading the squad in goals scored and putting in a lot of work to move us up the table.

“Neil had a significant role in the relocation; he had a long-standing interest in me. Before I signed here, I spoke with him, and I loved his ideas and expectations for the team as a whole, including me.”

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