Hereford's McLean makes move to EFL, while Anaebonam joins the Bulls

He joins the League Two side.

Ryan McLean
Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 22nd Jun 2023

Ryan McLean has left Hereford and moved into the EFL.

He moves to League Two side AFC Wimbledon.

He joins for an undisclosed fee.

Hereford's chairman Chris Ammonds said:

“On behalf of everyone at Edgar Street, I’d like to wish Ryan all the very best for the future and thank him for his commitment during his time here.

“Although we had exercised our contractual option of retaining Ryan for another season, he was open and honest with us about his desire to move into full-time football as soon as possible and we completely understand those ambitions.

“While we had previously accepted an offer from a National League team, that deal did not complete and therefore Ryan was committed to returning to training with us.

“However, earlier this week we received an approach from the Dons which matched our previous valuation and as we realise this is a fantastic opportunity for Ryan, we did not want to stand in his way once we had another offer we felt was acceptable.

“I’d like to reassure Bulls’ supporters that the money we have received for Ryan – and the wages no longer committed to him – will be going straight into the football budget for our manager, Paul Caddis, to use as he continues to build his squad for the 2023/24 National League North campaign.”

The Bulls were quick to replace him with Stanley Anaebonam joining for the for the 2023/24 National League North campaign.

The Norwegian winger has most recently represented step 3 side, Stourbridge FC.

Hereford manager Paul Caddis, said:

“Stan is a player we have kept a close eye on for the past month or so and now we have had the opportunity to bring him into our squad, we are extremely pleased to get him."

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