Wycombe Wanderers have made their first signing of the January transfer window.
The Chairboys confirmed the arrival of Non League striker Richard Kone from Athletic Newham subject to EFL and FA approval and ratification of the relevant documents.
The Adams Park side had been linked with the Ivorian forward since the summer when the youngster was spotted playing for the Chairboys in several pre-season friendlies.
🤝 Set to sign!@richardkone17 will become our first new recruit of the January transfer window, following a successful trial.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) January 1, 2024
The striker has been on red-hot form for @Athleticnewham this season. pic.twitter.com/noPj7Fu9QH
Most notably in Wanderers’ 2-1 victory over Aldershot Town on July 22, when he scored just 10 seconds after coming on as a substitute.
🇨🇮 And there it is, after months of speculation, Richard Kone is officially a Wycombe Wanderers player.
— James Richings (@James_BFP) January 1, 2024
Thoughts?#Chairboys
He has continued to train with the club whilst playing for Athletic Newham in the Essex Senior League.
He is expected to feature in the development games and could make his debut for the club in Wycombe’s EFL Trophy match against the West Ham United 21s on January 9.
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