FULHAM announced academy graduate Olly Sanderson has turned down a new contract in favour of a move to Stevenage.
Sanderson, 22, has been with the Cottagers since 2012 when he played for the Under-9s.
Fulham announced academy graduate Olly Sanderson has turned down a new contract Credit: Alamy
Sanderson has opted to leave Fulham in favour of a move to Stevenage Credit: Simon Dael/Shutterstock
The striker was promoted to the first team in 2022 but spent the last four years undergoing several loan stints.
The Chichester native played for the likes of , Sutton, Bradford, Harrogate and Woking, where he spent last season.
However, Sanderson, who has never played for Fulham’s first team, was still offered a new contract by the club.
But the West Londoners announced that Sanderson opted to join side Stevenage as a free agent.
issued the following statement: “Olly Sanderson has signed for Stevenage on a permanent transfer.
“The striker spent 14 years at Fulham, joining as an Under-9.
“He scored goals throughout his time in the academy pathway, before enjoying loan spells with the likes of Oxford City, Sutton United, Bradford City and Harrogate Town.
“Last season, Olly had his most prolific loan spell, scoring 19 goals for Woking.
“Everybody at Fulham would like to wish Olly all the best for the future.”
This comes as Fulham are looking for a new manager to replace Marco Silva, .
Alvaro Arbeloa is the with the vacant job after his departure from Real Madrid.
The likes of Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and even Arne Slot .
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