League Two

Classy Ayoub off to Qatar

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The LeaguePaper Team
29 January 2023

By Tom Blackett

TOP TALENT: AFC Wimbledon’s Ayoub Assal
PICTURE: Alamy

AFC Wimbledon starlet Ayoub Assal has joined Qatari club Al-Wakrah for an undisclosed fee believed to be more than £1m.
The 20-year-old forward scored 24 goals in 97 games for the Dons after coming through the Dons ranks.
AFC Wimbledon chairman Mick Buckley said: “It was always our plan to find a win-win exit deal for Ayoub during the summer transfer window to help fund a competitive budget for next season.
“Sadly, the buyout clause in his contract was activated, but, happily, it’s a record transfer fee received by ...

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