Nelson joins AFC Wimbledon in permanent deal

Zack Nelson played 19 times for AFC Wimbledon while on loan earlier this year [Getty Images] AFC Wimbledon have signed midfielder Zack Nelson on a free transfer. The 21-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan with the Dons from Luton Town, scoring once in 19 appearances, has agreed a two-year deal. The England Under-20 international joins was released by the Hatters last month after playing 51 times for the club, including two games in the Premier League, after joining them from Tottenham Hotspur's academy. "There's a real togetherness between the players, the staff and the fans," Nelson told the Dons website. "I think that's one of the things that really attracted me to come back here for a second spell. "I'm expecting a lot more goals and assists. I think I've only shown a small glimpse of that last year, with more time on the pitch I can really go out there and hopefully help the team as much as possible." All done deals in June 2026