Sunday 10 July 2016 16:31, UK
Wycombe Wanderers have signed veteran striker Adebayo Akinfenwa on a one-year contract.
The 34-year-old, who is affectionately known as 'the Beast' due to his immense physical strength, was a free agent after leaving AFC Wimbledon following their League Two play-off triumph at Wembley.
Akinfenwa had issued a come-and-get-me plea to managers live on Sky Sports after that victory over Plymouth and Chairboys manager Gareth Ainsworth has answered the call.
Akinfenwa boasts a fine goalscoring record, netting more than 150 times in English football including notable spells at Swansea City, Northampton Town and Gillingham prior to his two-year stint with Wimbledon.
Ainsworth said: "Everybody knows what Bayo is about and I'm so excited to have him here because he's the right signing at the right time for us.
"I believe that bringing Bayo to the club shows our intent to give it a real push to go bigger and better than what we achieved last season. With Dayle Southwell, Paris Cowan-Hall and Myles Weston also coming into the club this summer, I'm delighted with the way we've been able to strengthen our attacking options and I know this signing in particular will get people talking.
"Bayo has had a phenomenal career and still has plenty to offer, not just on the pitch but also in the changing room because of his character and real leadership qualities.
"He's kept himself fit over the summer and joins the squad at a perfect time just as we're heading out to France for a pre-season training camp which will help everyone get to know each other better and enable us to put more plans in place for the year ahead."
After signing for Wycombe, Akinfenwa tweeted: "I want to thank everybody for all the kind msgs & luv. Im looking forward to the new chapter in my life. Thank u."
