Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood after Djurgarden bid

Fifth-tier star Abdul Abdulmalik says he's 'ready for the next challenge' after a £1.5m offer was rejected.

What happened. Boreham Wood rejected a £1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden for forward Abdul Abdulmalik, who has now asked to leave.

• Boreham Wood rejected a £1m offer earlier this month.
• Manager Luke Garrard said 'he is our player' after leaving him out.
• Abdulmalik scored 17 goals and assisted 10 in 2025-26.

“I'm ready for the next challenge. I'm ready to prove to myself and those around me that I'm capable of reaching the top.”

— Abdul Abdulmalik

A £1.5m fee would break the record for a fifth-tier player, set by Jamie Vardy's move.

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