We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Accrington Stanley midfielder Harry Pell for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.
The 30-year-old is of course no stranger to Wimbledon having turned out for us between 2013 and 2015, racking up 65 appearances as he became a key part of our side that staved off the threat of relegation in League Two.
Harry began his career in Charlton Athletic’s youth academy before going on to sign for Bristol Rovers in 2010 after failing to make an appearance for the Addicks. His 10 games for the Gas came in between spending time out on loan with Hastings and Hereford United.
He then completed a permanent move to the latter in 2011 and would go on to make just south of 70 appearances for the Edgar Street side before arriving at the Dons a few years later.
After leaving us in 2015 he would go on to enjoy fruitful spells with Cheltenham Town, Colchester United and Stanley – winning the National League title along the way with the Robins.
Now the tough-tackling, box-to-box midfielder, is back in the yellow and blue of Wimbledon and is understandably keen to write another chapter in our amazing story:
“I feel it’s a good time for me to come back down to League Two and hopefully be challenging at the right end of the table. The gaffer and I have spoken about his plan for the team and where I fit in that,” said Harry. “I’m really relishing the opportunity to get my teeth stuck into it. I can’t wait to get amongst the boys and help the team to achieve.
“I’ve heard some great things about the character of the group. I’ve met all the staff today and they’re really welcoming. It’s a powerful thing when you join that up with all the supporters that we have behind us. I’d like to think that in the two years or more that I’m here, we can be successful.”
Speaking about the signing of Harry, Johnnie Jackson said:
“He’s someone I’ve been tracking for a while now. I know a lot about him as a player and a character. He brings experience and knowhow at this level – we’re really excited to have him. With Woody (Alex Woodyard) being out injured we have quite a young midfield and Harry helps to add something to that.
“He brings size, physicality and goals. He knows the club well. What’s really important is that he was desperately keen to come to us. I want people that are keen to be part of what we are doing here, so in that respect it’s exciting.”