Millwall complete signing of Tom Elliott from AFC Wimbledon as striker signs two year deal

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James Benge9 June 2017

Millwall have completed the signing of striker Tom Elliott on a free transfer from AFC Wimbledon.

The 26-year-old will officially join the Lions on July 1 when his contract at Wimbledon expires. Elliott rejected the offer of an extension from the Dons to sign a two-year deal at The Den.

"The Championship is a step up - it's a bigger level - but I'm looking forward to testing myself," Elliott said of his move to the newly-promoted Millwall.

"I spoke to Paul Robinson before signing on and he gave me a bigger picture of the club and some tips. The manager also showed his passion and his plans for the club when we spoke. "

Lions manager Neil Harris added: "Tom's a player I've admired for some time now. We've had local allegiances with Wimbledon, so I've been able to watch him a few times.

"I'm really pleased to bring him in. He's a target man who has progressed really well under Neal Ardley over the last two years and has developed into a physical player with a good goalscoring record.

"Tom comes in and adds fight to the front line. We're putting a squad together that's giving us competition for places. It's a good day for the football club."

Elliott scored 13 goals for Wimbledon last season and won the club’s player of the year prize. THe Dons have made a move to replace their second-highest scorer, recruiting former Crystal Palace striker Kwesi Appiah.

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