Post by CmonYouSpurs on Jun 30, 2007 14:04:45 GMT -1
Akinfenwa set to sign for Swindon
Akinfenwa joined Swansea from Torquay in the summer of 2005
Swindon have agreed to sign former Swansea striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, subject to his passing a medical.
The 25-year-old striker has agreed a one-year contract with the Robins, after rejecting a one-year deal at the Liberty Stadium.
Akinfenwa scored 21 goals in 75 senior appearances since moving to Swansea from Torquay in the summer of 2005.
He has also had spells with Barry Town, Boston, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds, Doncaster and Torquay.
Akinfenwa recently said he felt Swansea's contract offer to him showed "a lack of appreciation" to him.
His move from Torquay to Swansea two years ago was a long-running saga, which was eventually settled by a transfer tribunal.
With the Gulls entitled to a fee as the player was under 24 at the time, the Swans were ordered to pay an initial fee of £35,000, with another £50,000 linked to appearances.
However, Torquay will now not receive the £25,000 which they would have earned if Swansea had won promotion - and will not benefit from the 15% sell-on clause which the tribunal also insisted upon, as he will move to Swindon on a free transfer.
Akinfenwa joined Swansea from Torquay in the summer of 2005
Swindon have agreed to sign former Swansea striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, subject to his passing a medical.
The 25-year-old striker has agreed a one-year contract with the Robins, after rejecting a one-year deal at the Liberty Stadium.
Akinfenwa scored 21 goals in 75 senior appearances since moving to Swansea from Torquay in the summer of 2005.
He has also had spells with Barry Town, Boston, Leyton Orient, Rushden & Diamonds, Doncaster and Torquay.
Akinfenwa recently said he felt Swansea's contract offer to him showed "a lack of appreciation" to him.
His move from Torquay to Swansea two years ago was a long-running saga, which was eventually settled by a transfer tribunal.
With the Gulls entitled to a fee as the player was under 24 at the time, the Swans were ordered to pay an initial fee of £35,000, with another £50,000 linked to appearances.
However, Torquay will now not receive the £25,000 which they would have earned if Swansea had won promotion - and will not benefit from the 15% sell-on clause which the tribunal also insisted upon, as he will move to Swindon on a free transfer.
